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 […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: SNAP Next Step
Make government work with proven Nebraska solutions that are ready for America. That is my mission as your U.S. Senator. When I was Governor, my administration implemented numerous solutions to improve the lives of Nebraskans. Now, I’m working on behalf of our state in Washington, D.C., to implement many of those proven Nebraska solutions for the […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Beef Month
Nebraska is the Beef State. In May, we celebrate National Beef Month. Agriculture is the heart and soul of our state, and beef is a cornerstone. Nebraska’s ranchers feed the world. This month, we honor hard-working cattlemen and women. Overall, agriculture accounts for $31.6 billion of cash receipts for Nebraska’s economy. Our livestock bring in $18 billion in cash receipts, […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Backing the Blue
This week is National Police Week. It’s a time to thank the law enforcement officers who keep us safe. Officers across Nebraska work hard to prevent crime and protect families. They face danger and serve with courage. I’m fighting to give them the tools and resources they need. Nebraska’s women and men in blue are a model […]
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 […]