In the Legislature, I’ve secured funding for a second water source for Lincoln and many communities in Southeast Nebraska. This year, I introduced legislation to help residents dealing with water quality issues be able to afford a filtration system for their home. In the short-term, we must continue to support families and communities dealing with polluted water and other issues such as lead pipes.
Long-term, we must lower nitrate levels in our water. I co-sponsored LB1368, which encourages farmers to adopt efficient and sustainable practices while still allowing them to compete by providing incentive payments to farmers who use technology to incorporate innovative practices to lower the use of chemical fertilizers.