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Senator Ricketts discusses Senate's steps toward fulfilling Trump's policy priorities

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska discussed measures the Senate is taking to advance President Donald Trump's policy goals.

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Ricketts backs Huckabee as U.S. ambassador to Israel

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, serving as a senior member of the Foreign Relations Committee, announced his support for Mike Huckabee as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel.

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Ricketts criticizes Vatican's deal with China on bishop appointments

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts criticized the Vatican for renewing a deal with China that permits the Chinese government to appoint Roman Catholic bishops.

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Bipartisan bill aims to protect US organic farmers from fraudulent imports

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts and Tina Smith have introduced the Organic Imports Verification Act, a bipartisan legislative effort aimed to bolster protections for American organic farmers against fraudulent imports.

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Legislation to overturn CFPB rule on digital payments sent to President Trump

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 9, 2025

On April 9, 2025, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) expressed approval following the House's passage of his bicameral Congressional Review Act, aimed at overturning a recent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule.

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Dawes County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 4% of income in 2022

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4% of income in Dawes County, providing an average of $1,857 per capita to residents.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by employers in Nebraska Panhandle News publication area during 2024?

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the Nebraska Panhandle News publication area submitted nine H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Burch nominated as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts officially introduced Brian Burch as President Donald Trump’s nominee for the role of U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See.

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Sheridan County ranks 22nd in Nebraska for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Sheridan County received an average of $14,692 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 22nd highest in Nebraska.

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Cheyenne County: Residents received $17.11 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.6% of income in Cheyenne County, providing an average of $1,799 per capita to residents.

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Nebraska Panhandle News area weekly mass times

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the Nebraska Panhandle News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Senator Ricketts votes in favor of budget resolution supporting border and economic policies

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska confirmed his support for the budget resolution passed last night in the Senate.

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Box Butte County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.4% in 2022

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.4% of income in Box Butte County, providing an average of $2,423 per capita to residents.

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Senator Ricketts praises new beef facility highlighting local economic impact and sustainability

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 3, 2025

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) celebrated the inauguration of a new Sustainable Beef processing facility.

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Ricketts supports Trump’s drug policies amid Canada's visa changes affecting fentanyl flow

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 3, 2025

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts praised President Trump's anti-fentanyl policies during a Senate session.

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Scotts Bluff County: Medicaid made up 4.8% of total income in 2022

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.8% of income in Scotts Bluff County, providing an average of $2,558 per capita to residents.

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Ricketts criticizes EU's approach to defense spending amid hearing

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 2, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts expressed strong criticism against European countries, notably Spain and Italy, for their attempts to classify climate change and economic competitiveness expenditures as defense spending.

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Senator Ricketts supports Trump's reciprocal tariffs to protect American businesses

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 2, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts issued a statement following the Trump Administration's recent decision to impose reciprocal tariffs.

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Matt Whitaker confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to NATO with Ricketts' support

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 1, 2025

Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts, a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed his stance on the confirmation of Matt Whitaker as U.S. Ambassador to NATO.

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Banner County: Residents received $289,000 per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 1, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 0.7% of income in Banner County, providing an average of $438 per capita to residents.