Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Happy Thanksgiving, Nebraska!
This Thanksgiving is a perfect moment to reflect on the many blessings we have as Nebraskans and as Americans. Our nation has its challenges, but there is so much we can be thankful for. As I travel across our great state, I meet with neighbors in towns large and small. I’ve been reminded again and […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Doing Right by Our Veterans
November 15, 2024 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.” Each Veterans Day, we take time to honor our brave veterans. These women and men have served our country with courage. They’ve made great […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Let’s Get to Work
November 8, 2024 The 2024 election is over. Americans voted for change. President Donald Trump’s re-election, along with Republican majorities in the House and Senate, marks a turning point for our country. The people of the United States have spoken clearly and decisively. We rejected the failed leadership of President Biden, Vice President Harris, and […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating Nebraska Manufacturing
Manufacturing is critical for Nebraska’s economy. It contributes $21.6 billion to our annual gross domestic product. That’s a 57% increase from five years ago. Manufacturing is our second-largest economic sector. It’s easy to see why. Whether it’s the food we eat, the machines we use, or the tools that help farmers and ranchers thrive, manufacturing […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Elections Have Consequences
October 25, 2024 In America, elections are about choices. Choices have consequences. A president’s policies and priorities shape our economy, our freedoms, and our standing in the world. We saw it in 2016 when voters chose Donald Trump. His policies built a strong economy that included lower taxes and energy independence. He also brought strength […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: My Bill Will Force Biden-Harris to Share Catch-and-Release Data from Border Crisis
October 18, 2024 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) data released in September revealed tens of thousands of illegal immigrants with sexual assault and homicide convictions could be loose in the U.S. right now. These violent offenders should have never been allowed entry to our country. They certainly shouldn’t still be here roaming free. I’m working with Senator […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Don’t Destroy the Senate, Kamala Harris
October 11, 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris has shown us repeatedly that she’s willing to abandon her alleged principles to make her radical agenda more appealing to the American people. It’s misleading and dishonest. Recently, she shared that the latest principle she’s willing to abandon is the U.S. Senate filibuster. By doing so, she would […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Standing With Israel
October 4, 2024 This week marks one year since Hamas terrorists unleashed a barbaric, unprovoked attack against Israel. We must not forget the atrocities committed on October 7th, 2023. Hamas terrorists raped women and kidnapped over 200 people. 1,195 innocents were brutally murdered, including 40 American citizens. One year later, nearly 100 hostages have yet […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Combatting the Chinese Communist Party
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the greatest foreign threat facing the United States today. They steal our intellectual property. They pursue economic and trade policies that undermine our economy. They repeatedly violate American sovereignty with spy stations, spy balloons, and other forms of espionage. They fuel the fentanyl crisis which continues to kill in […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Another Year of the Biden-Harris FAFSA Fiasco
Each year, millions of prospective students and their families decide whether and where to attend college. It’s a huge decision. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form provides crucial information about what financial aid they qualify for. The FAFSA form includes federal student loans, work-study programs, and Pell Grants. Families rely on this […]