Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Fighting Biden’s Incompetence at the Border
January 5, 2024 The crisis at our nation’s southern border is unprecedented. It’s the worst it’s ever been in our country’s history. There have now been over 6.8 million encounters at the southern border since Joe Biden became President. This does not include the 1.8 million “gotaways” who were detected but not apprehended. There were 242,418 […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Connecting with Nebraskans : Introducing Ricketts Replies
December 29, 2023 Government should be open, effective, and responsive. It should serve taxpayers well. In our system, the best way to ensure a high level of customer service is for Americans to have meaningful, transparent communication with those who represent them. Since entering the Senate, I’ve made it a priority to offer Nebraskans a […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Merry Christmas, Nebraska!
December 22, 2023 Christmas is a joyous season. We look forward to the crackle of a warm fire, the glow of festive lights, and the echoes of carols in the air. We observe important traditions of faith, family, and fellowship. We enjoy excellent food and exchange gifts with loved ones. Christmas also allows for time […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Answering Iranian Aggression
December 15, 2023 On October 7th, Hamas launched a massive terror attack against Israel. They murdered at least 33 Americans and 1,200 Israelis. The horrific, ruthless, and barbaric attack couldn’t have happened without the assistance of Iran. Iran gave weapons, training, and funding to Hamas. According to The Wall Street Journal, Iranian officials helped plan the […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Getting Results for Nebraskans
December 8, 2023 There are a lot of ongoing policy debates in Washington, D.C. We need to secure our border and rein in bloated federal spending that’s causing inflation. We need to pass a re-authorization for the National Defense Authorization Act and a comprehensive farm bill. We need to end Biden’s appeasement-first foreign policy and […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Farm Bill Extension Welcome, But Re-Authorization Still Needed
December 1, 2023 Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska. Our farmers and ranchers feed and fuel the world. Ensuring the strength of our agriculture sector is critical for Nebraska, but also our country. Food security is national security. Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic reinforced the need to prioritize […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: The Failures of Bidenomics
November 24, 2023 The numbers say it all. Americans continue to pay the price for failed Bidenomics. Overall, prices have risen by 3.2% since last year. Cumulatively since Joe Biden took office, prices have increased by 17.61%. Necessities are costing hard-working American households hundreds of extra dollars a month. Gasoline is up 54.82%. Groceries are up 20.89%. […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Serving Others This Thanksgiving
November 17, 2023 As Americans, we’re fortunate to live in the greatest country in the history of the world. Thanksgiving provides us an opportunity each year to come together with loved ones to reflect and remember how blessed we are. We express gratitude for the successes of the past year and remember those who, through […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Fighting for Our Veterans
November 10, 2023 The brave women and men who wore the uniform, and their families, made great sacrifices to serve our country. As President John F. Kennedy once said: “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” Our veterans deserve […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Stopping Support for Hamas
November 3, 2023 On October 7, the world witnessed a horrible atrocity. The brutality and inhumanity of Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel shock the conscience. Hamas terrorists raped women, kidnapped children, burned a baby in an oven, and slaughtered over 1,400 Israelis. At least 33 Americans are among the dead. Such barbarism is sick and evil. It […]