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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted his ongoing efforts to address loneliness and isolation ahead of introducing the Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act this week.  “No Nebraskan should feel alone this holiday season. Yet, about a thi...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after voting for a healthcare proposal led by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Mike Crapo (R-ID): “From the beginning, Obamacare has been broken promise after broken promise. Nebraskans couldn’t keep their doctor. &n...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced the Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act, legislation that would create a federal working group to standardize how loneliness and social isolation are measured nationwide.  “No Nebras...

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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...
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...
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 ...

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A nation is only as secure as its borders.  Joe Biden’s open border policies created a national security, humanitarian, and drug catastrophe.  President Trump won re-election promising to secure the border.  And this year we’ve delivered a secure border.  President Trump and Senate Republicans ar...
As Nebraskans, we’re blessed to live in the greatest state in the greatest country in the history of the world.  Thanksgiving provides us an opportunity to come together with those we love.  We remember how fortunate we are.  We express gratitude for the blessings of the last year.  We also refle...
When I was Governor, we focused on providing great services to Nebraskans.  The federal government should do the same.  In the Senate, my team and I are helping Nebraskans navigate the federal bureaucracy.  My team is specially trained in assisting constituents with their concerns.  We have ...

Press Call Open | Preventing Loneliness in Nebraska

Sen. Pete Ricketts December 10, 2025 2:46 pm

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Sen. Pete Ricketts December 5, 2025 9:34 am

Press Call Open | Order Restored at the Border

Sen. Pete Ricketts December 3, 2025 2:39 pm

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