COLUMBUS, Neb. — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is campaigning for a second term, making stops in small towns across the state.

Hilgers, who previously served six years in the legislature, won his seat in 2022 and took office in 2023.

During a recent visit, Hilgers had lunch with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and spoke with News Channel Nebraska's Hanky Hazelton about his goals.

"I tell all Nebraskans, whether they agree with me or not, that what we're trying to do is build the best pound-for-pound law firm in the United States that energetically and tenaciously defends their interests," Hilgers said. "When I'm defending Nebraska's constitutional rights, I don't think about if they are supporters of mine or not."

Hilgers emphasized his commitment to defending the state's interests across the board.

"I’m trying to ensure that the trucking industry is not under attack in a way that would devastate our supply chain... I'm not thinking are these my supporters or are they not my supporters," he said. "So, the body of work that we put forward, I think defends all Nebraskans, whether they're Republican, Democrat, legal marijuana now party, independent, or anything between.”

Looking ahead, Hilgers mentioned ongoing lawsuits, including one against TikTok with a trial set for April 2027. "It's really important for me to see that through," Hilgers stated. "We also have a major lawsuit against UnitedHealth for the damage that they've done to Nebraska citizens and also small and rural medical providers. That has not been set for trial yet, and that's one that we have to go and see through."

He also noted a lawsuit against Colorado concerning the South Platte River water under the Perkins County Canal Compact.

Hilgers highlighted his approach to building strong teams to address emerging issues. "When I ran for office the first time, I wasn't thinking synthetic Delta eight, but I built a team and we have a team that has been able to fight on that front when we became aware of the problem."

Reflecting on his accomplishments, Hilgers spoke of building a successful business law practice, expanding a law firm from one lawyer to 120, and his focus on creating elite, collaborative teams.