Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Advancing Clean Nuclear Energy
July 5, 2024 Supporting nuclear energy is one of my priorities as the Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety. The United States used to be the world’s leader in nuclear energy. We can and must lead the world again. My colleagues and I recently took […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Senate Internship Opportunities for Nebraska’s Future Leaders
June 28, 2024 Last summer, my team and I launched our internship program in Nebraska and Washington. Over the past year, we’ve welcomed 23 young professionals into our offices. The experience gives future leaders from across our state an opportunity to serve their fellow Nebraskans. They gain valuable professional skills. They also receive hands-on experience […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating Nebraska Biofuels
June 21, 2024 June marks the start of a busy summer driving season. This year, many American families are feeling the pain of prices at the pump. Since Joe Biden took office, gas prices have risen over 54%.Biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel are one solution to relieve that burden. That’s why I’ve fought as governor […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Working on a Farm Bill for Nebraska
June 14, 2024 Congress is supposed to pass a new Farm Bill every five years. The Farm Bill is crucial and complex. It deals with everything from conservation to crop insurance to trade and nutrition programs. The current Farm Bill will expire this fall. With farmers’ net income projected to drop 25% this year, it’s […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: The Fight to Protect America’s System of Justice
June 7, 2024 Our country was founded on the principle that everyone should receive equal justice under the law. It’s part of who we are. It’s why ‘equal justice under law’ is engraved above the entrance to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. It’s also why “Equality before the law” is Nebraska’s state motto. This […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: President Biden’s FAFSA Fiasco
May 31, 2024 Each year, millions of students and their families make the very important decision of whether or where to attend college. For many, it’s the biggest decision they will make in their lives to date. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form gives them crucial information about what aid they qualify […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Happy Beef Month, Nebraska!
May 24, 2024 Nebraska is the Beef State. Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do. Our farmers and ranchers lead the way in agricultural production, innovation, and conservation. Beef production is the backbone of our state economy. It’s also essential to our national security. As we finish celebrating Beef Month this week, we recognize the grit and determination […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Fair Elections Are at Risk If We Don’t Stop Counting Illegal Aliens in the Census
May 17, 2024 In the last year, President Biden has allowed 1.2 million illegal aliens into our country through parole. For comparison, the Obama and Trump administrations paroled 5,600 people on average per year. The current administration’s refusal to secure our southern border has far-reaching consequences. It’s killing our young people by allowing fentanyl to […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Standing Up For Our Seniors
May 10, 2024 One of my top priorities is making government work better. A major way to do that is blocking burdensome regulations that don’t work for Nebraska. One recent example is the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) rule mandating new minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities. While the intention behind this rule […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Fighting for Nebraska
May 3, 2024 Susanne and I continue to pray for everyone impacted by the tornadoes that recently hit our state. The response to the tornadoes is yet another example of why Nebraska is the best place in the world. We suffered devastating hits to homes and property. But gratefully no Nebraska lives were lost. As soon […]