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Rep. Don Bacon, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska's 2nd district since 2017, shared updates on several initiatives and observations via social media on June 3, 2025.

In a post from that day, Rep. Bacon announced that he supported a "$1.1M federal grant & partnered with @Habitat_org to revitalize & reopen Myott Park in North Omaha." He noted that recent years have seen approximately $40 million brought into North Omaha to aid affordable housing and improvements on 24th Street to bolster small businesses. The full tweet can be found here.

Later the same day, Rep. Bacon commented on the situation in Russia, stating: "War fatigue in Russia after taking 830,000 casualties since Putin’s war of choice started." This observation was shared through another tweet accessible here.

In another update about Myott Park posted shortly thereafter, Rep. Bacon highlighted its transformation from an "overlooked, underused area cut off from the community" to a vibrant space for recreation and creativity. He emphasized that this change underscores "the power of public investment when paired with partners like @Habitat_org Omaha & dedicated local leadership." The complete statement is available here.

Born in Momence, Illinois in 1963 and currently residing in Papillion, Don Bacon has represented Nebraska’s 2nd District since succeeding Brad Ashford in Congress. His educational background includes a BA from Northern Illinois University obtained in 1984 and further studies at the University of Phoenix.