Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Our American Flag
As we gather to celebrate the birth of our great nation on this Fourth of July, it is an opportunity to reflect upon the values and ideals that have made America the greatest country that has ever existed. For centuries, our American flag has inspired and rallied Americans through times of triumph and tragedy. It […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Protecting Women’s Sports from the Biden Administration
In Nebraska, we have a lot to be proud of. Our women’s sports are no exception. The UNL Women’s Volleyball team has won five national championships and is one of UNL’s three profit-producing teams, along with football and men’s basketball. In August, women’s volleyball teams from across the state will be playing to a sold-out […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: The Death Tax Needs to Die
Family-run farms, ranches, and small businesses are the backbone of communities across Nebraska. They fuel our economy, feed our citizens, and provide meaningful opportunity to build generational wealth. Our federal tax code, however, currently punishes these efforts and makes it more difficult for families to pass their operations to the next generation. This needs to […]
Ricketts, Aging Committee Urge FTC to Outline Protections for Seniors from A.I. Scams
May 19, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Ranking Member Mike Braun (R-IN), and Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) along with members of the Senate Special Committee on Aging sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan requesting information on the FTC’s efforts and strategies to protect older […]
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
May 19, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts’ staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner or feel they […]
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
May 19, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts’ staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner or feel they […]
Definition of conservation still not being shared in 30×30 plan
WJAG WASHINGTON, D.C. – Few details are still being shared in regard to President Biden’s “America the Beautiful” initiative, formerly known as the “30X30” plan. U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts spent time during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works asking Martha Williams, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to […]
Ricketts Spotlights Growing Threat to Israel Amid Lebanon’s Uncertain Future
May 18, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing to confirm the U.S. ambassador to the Lebanese Republic earlier this week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted the growing threat to Israel from Iranian-backed Palestinian militants operating in Lebanon. Ricketts also expressed his concerns about the presidential vacuum in Lebanon and […]
KNOP (NBC) – Ricketts gives US Senate Maiden Speech
Transcription: Since the United States’ earliest days, the Maiden Speech is a major milestone in the careers of US senators. It’s an opportunity for lawmakers to lay out what they hope to achieve during their time in office… former Nebraska governor and appointed Nebraska senator Pete Ricketts was the inaugural member of his freshman class […]
Senate Republicans Target Biden Regulations With Disapproval Resolutions
The Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—Republicans don’t control the Senate. But on some days, they have controlled the Senate’s agenda on issues including crime and the environment. While Democrats run the Senate floor on account of their 51-49 majority, Republicans are using various tools to force votes on issues dear to the GOP, over the opposition […]