Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating Renewable Fuels
In May, we celebrate Renewable Fuels Month. It’s a time to celebrate Nebraska’s farmers, rural communities, and home-grown energy. Nebraska farmers fuel the world through the production of biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel. I introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate May 2025 as Renewable Fuels Month in America. Biofuels are a win for Nebraska and […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Working Hard for Nebraska
Our country faces many threats. Communist China is our greatest external threat. Our $36 trillion national debt is our greatest domestic threat. Over the past two weeks, I’ve focused on both of those issues on behalf of Nebraskans. Before Easter, I visited the Philippines and Taiwan. I met with leaders in both countries. We discussed ways […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: President Trump’s First 100 Days
Wednesday, April 30th marks 100 days of Donald Trump’s second Presidency. In that time, President Trump has taken historic action to deliver on his promises. He’s securing the border. He’s cutting wasteful spending and improving efficiency. He’s restoring American strength. He’s also fighting to level the playing field on trade. I’m proud to stand with him. […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Unlocking the President’s Priorities
Last week, I voted to pass a budget resolution that helps fulfill President Trump’s promise to deliver prosperity and security. This resolution unlocks the reconciliation process. It’s another step forward in helping the President secure the border, lower taxes, rebuild our military, and unleash American energy. First and foremost, this resolution provides $175 billion over […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: A Celebration of Nebraska Beef
Nebraska is the Beef State. Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do. One in four jobs in Nebraska is related to agriculture. Beef is essential to our state’s economy. Recently, we celebrated a major win for our state and our beef industry. I joined over 1,000 people in North Platte for the […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Helping President Trump Cut Your Taxes
Recently, President Trump re-committed to eliminating federal income taxes on Social Security benefits. He’s also promised to increase support for our veterans. I agree with President Trump. Social Security and veterans’ benefits should be completely tax-free. This week, I introduced two bills to help the President deliver on that agenda. My bills will help Americans keep […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Working Hard to Deliver for You
Americans elected President Trump and Senate Republicans to get our country back on track. This means secure borders, abundant energy, and strength on the world stage. Working together, we’ve hit the ground running. We’ve remained united. We’re working hard to deliver results and keep our promises. Last week marked the tenth work week since Republicans […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Securing American Agriculture
Nebraska farmers and ranchers produce the safest and most abundant food supply in the world. Agricultural inputs have further increased efficiency, improved resiliency to disease and drought, and reduced impacts on the environment. Nebraska producers have led the way on all those fronts. They feed and fuel the world. This week, I introduced bipartisan legislation […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Restoring Strength and Prosperity for the American People
Americans elected President Trump to secure the border, unleash American energy, and restore American strength. This week, the President addressed a joint meeting of Congress. He laid out a vision for restoring the American dream. The days of open borders, overregulation, and appeasement have ended. President Trump is delivering strong leadership to get our country […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Requiring More Transparency About Improper Payments
There is an inscription above an entrance to the Nebraska State Capitol. It reads: “the salvation of the state is watchfulness in the citizen.” Transparency is essential to watchfulness. Our $36 trillion national debt is our greatest domestic threat. We must do all we can to eliminate waste and restore fiscal sanity. This week, I […]