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OMAHA, NE – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) praised the announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Central Regional Hub will be located in Lincoln, Nebraska: “Decision-makers should be as close as possible to the people ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted his bipartisan Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments (PORCUPINE) Act.  The PORCUPINE Act would put Taiwan in the NAT...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted his successes in cutting red tape and helping Nebraskans navigate the federal bureaucracy.  “My team and I have helped over 2,200 Nebraskans access federal services,” said Ricketts.  “We’ve also he...

IN THE
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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 ...

WEEKLY
COLUMN

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 ...
President John F. Kennedy once said, “A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.” On Veterans Day, we honor the women and men who have protected our country’s freedoms. It’s important to fight for those who have fought for us.  I’m committed to ...

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing | November 20, 2025

Sen. Pete Ricketts November 20, 2025 11:28 am

Press Call Open | Cutting Red Tape For Nebraskans

Sen. Pete Ricketts November 19, 2025 2:54 pm

Off Broadway Constituent Services Win

Sen. Pete Ricketts November 17, 2025 4:19 pm

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