Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Powering the Good Life
Nebraska powers the nation. We are pioneers of homegrown energy and innovation. The One Big Beautiful Bill unleashes Nebraska’s power to fuel the world. It invests in what works and removes what holds us back. It gives energy producers the backing to power the Good Life. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is a win […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Producing the Good Life
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 home and will help gain new markets abroad. The One Big Beautiful […]
Preserving the Good Life: Fighting for Nebraska and American Workers
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 under pressure after years of inflation and overregulation […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Protecting the Good Life: Securing the Border and Strengthening Defense
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 Administration, every state was a border state. Illegal immigration has […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: OBBBA is a Win for Taxpayers
It’s rare to have the opportunity to set an entire nation on a better course for generations. The One Big Beautiful Bill does just that. It is truly a win for America and Nebraska. It preserves, protects, and fosters growth. It strengthens what makes America great. It reforms and reduces the waste and inefficiencies that […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating America
Today we celebrate the 249th anniversary of America’s founding. With the Declaration of Independence, our founders sought to overthrow tyranny with a simple and self-evident idea. They knew that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with unalienable rights. Our founding ideals of freedom, justice, and equality have guided our country for […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Wins for Nebraskans
When I was Governor, we focused on providing great services to Nebraskans. The federal government should do the same. Now that I’m in the Senate, my team and I are here to help Nebraskans navigate the bureaucracy. We have offices in Scottsbluff, Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha, and Washington, D.C. We also host Mobile Office Hours across […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Combatting Communist China
Communist China is the greatest threat to the American way of life. Under Dictator Xi Jinping, the Chinese Communist Party is actively threatening the peace and prosperity that we’ve maintained for over 80 years. While undermining the security of the world, they are also using our financial system to fund their malicious activities. The same […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Fighting for Life
Three years ago this week, the Supreme Court handed down one of the most important decisions in its history. The Dobbs decision restored the right of the American people to regulate abortion through the democratic process. The pro-life movement is about love, compassion, dignity, and respect. As Senator, I’m proud to fight for life. Nebraska […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Red Alert
I participated in the Shangri-La Dialogue Friday and Saturday of last week in Singapore with Democrat Senator Tammy Duckworth. The annual conference is a meeting of world leaders meet to discuss defense policy and national security in the Indo-Pacific. Why does this matter to Nebraskans? The Indo-Pacific is critical to our peace and prosperity. Communist China’s aggression has threated […]