“The merger, which would create America’s first transcontinental railroad, would ultimately benefit American farmers in moving their products across the country.”

“Farmers operate on tight timelines,” Pillen said in a statement. “When crops are ready, they need to move. Today’s rail system forces too many shipments through time-consuming, costly handoffs between carriers. That’s not competition. That’s a structural constraint.”

“We will continue to improve support for these Nebraskans — and I look forward to that ongoing work,” The Pillen campaign wrote.”

“Pillen said the merger, which would create America's first transcontinental railroad, would ultimately benefit American farmers in moving their products across the country.”

“"Farmers operate on tight timelines," Pillen said in a statement. "When crops are ready, they need to move. Today's rail system forces too many shipments through time-consuming, costly handoffs between carriers. That's not competition. That's a structural constraint."”

“We most recently experienced the grit and perseverance of our Nebraska firefighters as they worked tirelessly to extinguish the destructive wildfires that impacted our state. Without their efforts, there would have been greater loss of property, livestock and human life. We owe them, and those firefighters who have previously lost their lives, our great respect and appreciation,” said Gov. Pillen.”