PRESS RELEASES
- Monday November 10th, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) called for expedited passage of the bipartisan solution to end the government shutdown.
“Last night, eight Democrats finally joined Republicans to begin re-opening government,” said Senator Ricketts. “This bipartisan packag...
- Sunday November 9th, 2025
“Republicans have been consistent. We’ve offered a bipartisan funding resolution that Democrats have previously voted to pass four times over the last 19 months. After 40 days of delays, disruptions, and missed paychecks, Democrats finally appear to vote with Republicans to reopen government. I urge my colleagues t...
- Saturday November 8th, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, in a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) condemned Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and the Democrats for making unserious demands in exchange for reopening the federal government.
“But why I’m here today is to talk about ...
IN THE
NEWS
- Friday October 18th, 2024
KETV
OMAHA, Neb. —
Senator Pete Ricketts sits down with FirstNews for ‘Coffee with the Candidates’ to discuss his last 20 months in office since replacing Ben Sasse and his vision for the future.
Click here to watch Preston Love Jr., Ricketts’ opponent, in his interview for ‘Coff...
- Thursday October 3rd, 2024
Norfolk Radio
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) to introduce the Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants (BE GONE) Act.
The bill, led by Ernst, would allow the U.S. to deport sexual offenders currently in the count...
- Wednesday August 14th, 2024
WOWT
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – JD Vance is coming to Omaha.
Nebraska GOP Chairman Eric Underwood confirmed to 6 News on Wednesday that the Republican vice presidential hopeful plans to make an appearance in the Cornhusker State next week.
Vance — a U.S. Senator from Ohio who was chosen last ...
WEEKLY
COLUMN
- Friday November 7th, 2025
The Schumer Shutdown continues. It’s the longest government shutdown in history, and we’re seeing the impacts all across the country. That includes Nebraska.
Last week, a friend of mine called me to tell me about a restaurant in Bellevue. Normally, it’s packed with airmen from ...
- Friday October 31st, 2025
We’re in week five of the Schumer Shutdown. Today is the 31st day. As of last week, this is now the longest full government shutdown.
While on-duty people work without pay, Republicans keep voting on the only bipartisan solution to the shutdown. We have voted on a resolution to reopen the g...
- Friday October 24th, 2025
Our law enforcement officers work hard to prevent crime and protect families. They face danger, act fast, and serve with courage. I continue to work with my Republican colleagues to end the Schumer Shutdown and support our law enforcement officers.
Recently, the Nebraska State Patrol seized ...
VIDEOS
Ricketts Condemns Schumer’s Unserious Demands, Shares Letters from Nebraska Air Traffic Controllers
Senator Ricketts on Fox Business' Evening Edit | November 7, 2025
Press Call Open | End the Schumer Shutdown!
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