Senator John Cavanaugh on Meaningful Conversations and Progress in the Nebraska Legislature

KIOS | By Courtney Bierman

Published October 9, 2021 at 5:01 PM CDT

John Cavanaugh is smiling into the camera with his hands on his hips. He has red hair, glasses and a beard. He's wearing a white button down shirt and a blue tie. He's standing in front of purple flowers.

Nebraska State Senator John Cavanaugh discusses growing up with a dad who served in the House of Representatives, how he shaped his worldview and the tricky business of trying to bring progressive policies to a government body in a red state.

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