Attending the 2025 Statesmen Academy I was honored to be nominated by Nebraska Family Alliance to attend the 2025 Statesmen Academy, a five-day leadership program hosted by Family Policy Alliance Foundation. This unique opportunity is designed to equip state legislators with tools to lead effectively and faithfully in public service.

The program emphasizes leadership grounded in a Christian world view, that which our Country was founded on. Over the years I have witnessed the growing influence of other world views on American policy.

The first is post modernism, which is grounded in a belief that there is no basis of truth but rather each lives according to their own “truth”. For those influenced by this world view, the law is truly relative to whatever benefits “your truth”.

The second worldview polluting American politics is Naturalism. This is a world view that also rejects foundational biblical truth but rather embraces the notion that both man and nature are subject to the same laws, and promotes the Marxist philosophy of class warfare, otherwise known as critical theory.

We have seen these “alternative” world views corrupt tax policy, regulatory policy, education and environmental policy, just to name a few. Even more troubling is that these anti-American world views, while they may manifest differently, have seeped into “liberal” and “conservative” mindsets alike. It is more important than ever that we bring America back to the founding principles inherent to our freedom, ALL of our freedoms; “All men are created (not evolved) equal, that they are endowed by their Creator (not nature) with certain unalienable Rights (cannot be taken away), that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”.

The Statesmen Academy reinforced my commitment to lead with conviction grounded in a Christian world view and to approach policy with both wisdom and humility. The fellowship with conservative legislators from across the nation reminded me of the importance of community and support as we work to serve our constituents and advance freedom.

I returned to District 43 on Saturday in time to participate in the Burwell parade. I grew up in the rodeo community, which taught me a sense of both competition and fellowship, the ability to celebrate both defeat and victory with humility, and that sometimes life doesn’t always give you a fair “draw” but you get back up, show back up and keep working. The spirit of our district was truly embodied in this celebration of Nebraska’s Big Rodeo, as they recovered from a “bad draw” with humility, determination and grace. Hats off to this community!

As always, visiting with people across the district deepens my understanding of both the opportunities and challenges we face. I’m grateful for your engagement— please don’t hesitate to reach out and share your perspective. .

Respectfully, Senator Storer