Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Traveling Across Nebraska
The last two weeks, I got to be home — traveling across Nebraska. From East to West, I received updates on critical projects in our state. I heard directly from Nebraskans about what’s on their mind. I was also able to share how Senate Republicans are putting more money in your pockets through the success […]
Tax Day Savings with the Working Families Tax Cuts
Tax Day is nearly here. This tax season, the Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering for Nebraskans and putting more money in your pocket. Recently, I’ve been travelling the state to share good news about this year’s tax returns. Workers will keep more of their income. Families will have more money to put toward groceries. Farmers and ranchers will be able to grow and […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: The PLOT Act Protects Nebraska Ag Land
Farms and ranches are the foundation of the Good Life in Nebraska. Nebraskans feed the country and fuel the world. Our farmers and ranchers keep America healthy and safe with a secure, reliable food supply. But Communist China can threaten this. Communist China has pursued a policy of strategically buying ag land. Between 2010 and 2021, Chinese ownership of […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Recovering from the Nebraska Wildfires
The wildfires across Western Nebraska are the worst since we became a state. They are the ninth-worst in all of American history. They have burned over 900,000 acres. Hundreds evacuated and one Nebraskan was tragically killed. We pray for her family. Over 30,000 cattle are displaced. But when we face disaster, Nebraskans stick together. We […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Stop Congressional Inside Trading
Nebraskans deserve elected officials who will put their communities’ interests ahead of their own personal interest. Every American deserves this. Insider trading is illegal, period. Members of Congress aren’t above the law. But we need to do more to restore Americans’ trust in Congress. Too many Americans think that their legislators come to Washington to […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Working Families Tax Cuts Supports Farmers and Ranchers
Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska. Family farms and ranches are the backbone of our communities. But times in farm country are tough. High input costs and low commodity prices are keeping our farmers up at night. That’s why I’m fighting to keep more money in the pockets of […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Working Families Tax Cuts are Relief for Workers
We’re in the middle of tax season. This tax season, I’ve been traveling our state with good news. Nebraskans are likely to see more money in their pockets this year. Two weeks ago, I shared this with ag leaders at a roundtable in Hastings. Last week, I heard from Nebraska restaurant owners, franchisees, and a hotel manager at a […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Supporting the Ag Leaders of Tomorrow
This week, we celebrate national Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week. Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska. The Nebraska FFA is doing tremendous work to cultivate the next generation of ag leaders. Nebraskans who participate in FFA are the future of our state’s agriculture industry. Nebraska FFA was the […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Ag Leadership in Nebraska
Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska. Family farms and ranches are the backbone of our communities. But times in farm country are tough. Corn and soybean prices are low, and input prices are high. The economic challenges of the last several years have placed stress on our farm families. […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Tax Season Benefits, Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts
t’s officially tax season. Most Americans hate filling out their taxes. But I’ve got good news. Nebraskans are likely to see more money in their pockets this year. That’s because of the Working Families Tax Cuts. Here are a few ways you might see a bigger tax return this year: CBS News reports that the […]