State Legislature
He was elected in 2006 to represent the 48th Nebraska legislative district, which is located entirely in Scotts Bluff County. Major communities in the district include Scottsbluff, Gering, and Mitchell. He currently sits on the Appropriations; Developmental Disabilities Special Investigative Committee; Education Commission of the States; Legislative Performance Audit committees.
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