Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Merry Christmas, Nebraska!
December 20, 2024 The Christmas season is one of joy, peace, and reflection. As we gather with family and friends, we celebrate the many blessings in our lives. We decorate our homes with festive lights. We share meals with loved ones. We embrace the traditions that make this time of year so special. Christmas is […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Delivering Results for Nebraskans
December 13, 2024 I’m proud of the work my team and I have done fighting for Nebraska this year. Whether it’s meeting with Nebraskans or helping you navigate the federal government, my goal remains the same. I’m working to make sure your voices are heard, your concerns are addressed, and Nebraska’s priorities are advanced in […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Getting the EPA Back on Track
December 6, 2024 The Biden-Harris Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is broken. Delusional and expensive regulations caused prices to rise for families and businesses. EPA bureaucrats wasted millions of taxpayer dollars with grants to far-left partisan organizations. They issued mandates that limited choice and hindered American innovation. They disregarded a Supreme Court ruling in an illegal […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Fighting for the Beef State
November 27, 2024 Nebraska is known around the world for our hard-working farmers and ranchers. Agriculture is the heart and soul of our state. Beef production delivers billions of dollars to our economy every year. It’s also essential to our national security. But today, the “Beef State” way of life is under threat. Once again, […]
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 […]