Fellow American,

The recent cold weather in Nebraska and in many parts of our country has affected everyone. In our largest cities of Lincoln and Omaha, and in towns across Nebraska, families suffered through rolling blackouts during the deep freeze.

The fact that many residents were left without power, even as temperatures hit record lows, put a spotlight on our state’s energy issues.

The Democrats have pushed for unreliable wind and solar power. The Lincoln Mayor’s current energy plan bans all natural gas — including stoves. Their short-sighted proposals are unreliable when it matters, and Nebraskans are the ones who must suffer because of it.

We need to get Republicans back in charge, and make sure that we have a pragmatic energy strategy going forward that won’t leave thousands of Nebraskans out in the cold.

If you support commonsense energy solutions in Nebraska, please make a grassroots donation now.

Plain and simple: we need reliable energy in the heartland.

My thoughts are with the hardworking Ag producers in our state, who are trying to provide for their families and take care of their animals during this record-breaking cold streak.

Deb Fischer

Paid for by Deb Fischer for U.S. Senate