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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed the One Big Beautiful Bill and his work to secure the future for those who feed and fuel America. Watch the video here. “Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebras...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, during a Senate Banking Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and his committee colleagues unanimously (24-0) passed the bipartisan Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025.  Ricketts celebrated the legislative package’s...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued the following statement after it was announced that Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern had reached a merger deal: “Union Pacific is an engine for growth in Nebraska. Consolidating another railroad company’s headquarters at the Union...

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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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Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska.  Family farms, ranches, and agri-businesses are the backbone of communities across Nebraska.  The One Big Beautiful Bill helps producers today and lays the foundation for strong agricultural growth tomorrow.  It grows our economy at hom...
Nebraska is what America is supposed to be.  We believe in hard work.  We provide for our families and take care of our communities.  We defend our freedom.  The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) reflects those values and delivers results where they matter most.   Nebraska workers were u...
Lasting prosperity depends on lasting security.  No nation can thrive without secure borders and a strong military.  The One Big Beautiful Bill is the strongest national security and border security package in American history.  This bill protects the good life in Nebraska.  Under the Biden Ad...

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Sen. Pete Ricketts July 31, 2025 1:49 pm

Press Call Open | Producing the Good Life

Sen. Pete Ricketts July 30, 2025 3:53 pm

Senator Ricketts on NewsMax's Wake Up America | July 30, 2025

Sen. Pete Ricketts July 30, 2025 10:41 am

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