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Rep. Mike Flood, who represents Nebraska’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared several updates on his official Twitter account. The tweets reflect his ongoing engagement with community safety issues, opportunities for young professionals, and support for local industries.

On June 20, 2025, Rep. Flood praised Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers for addressing the dangers of Delta 8. He expressed gratitude for Hilgers' efforts in ensuring community safety, stating: "Great work by @NEAttorneyGen Mike Hilgers - Delta 8 is a real danger. Thank you for working to keep our communities safe!"

Later that day, at 19:23 UTC, Rep. Flood announced that his Washington D.C. office is accepting applications for fall internships until June 27th. He highlighted this as an excellent opportunity for those interested in learning about congressional operations: "This is a great opportunity if you're interested in learning more about working in DC and how Congress works!"

In another tweet posted at 19:30 UTC on the same day, Rep. Flood emphasized the importance of agriculture to Nebraska's economy by sharing his recent visit to Elkhorn Valley Equipment. He remarked on the industry's significance, stating: "Agriculture is Nebraska's #1 industry and one in four jobs in our state are tied to it." He also thanked the company for contributing to the growth of Nebraska's agricultural sector.

Rep. Mike Flood has been serving in Congress since replacing Jeff Fortenberry in 2022 and previously served in the Nebraska State Legislature from 2007 to 2013.