U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Nebr.)
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Recent News About U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Nebr.)
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Senator Pete Ricketts shares Labor Day message and tributes Husker volleyball and Sen. Ernst
Senator Pete Ricketts posted messages on Labor Day celebrating Nebraskans’ work ethic and congratulating Nebraska Volleyball on their national ranking on September 1-2, 2025.
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Ricketts hosts Federal Issues Forum at Nebraska State Fair with national leaders
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) held his second Federal Issues Forum at the Nebraska State Fair, focusing on federal matters affecting Nebraskans.
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Senator Pete Ricketts addresses border security and public safety following recent incidents
Senator Pete Ricketts commented on border security policies and public safety concerns following incidents involving violent crime and immigration enforcement failures.
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Senator Pete Ricketts highlights veterans’ care act and international concerns in recent posts
Senator Pete Ricketts shared updates between August 24 and August 27, 2025 regarding legislation supporting veterans’ healthcare access, recognition of Douglas County law enforcement efforts, and diplomatic actions related to Iran’s nuclear program.
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Senator Pete Ricketts discusses housing reform, tax relief measures in recent social media posts
Senator Pete Ricketts used his official Twitter account from August 21-23, 2025 to discuss legislative developments affecting Nebraska residents—including housing regulation reforms and recent Congressional action preventing a tax increase—while...
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Ricketts supports new ICE detention facility planned for McCook, Nebraska
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) responded to the recent announcement that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plan to build a 300-bed detention facility in McCook, Nebraska. “Nebraskans elected...
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Senator Pete Ricketts comments on Husker football, rural housing legislation, and loss of Deng Mayar
Senator Pete Ricketts posted on social media about upcoming Husker football games, new bipartisan rural housing legislation in Nebraska, and expressed condolences over the passing of Deng Mayar.
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Senator Pete Ricketts highlights agriculture priorities and legislative wins for Nebraska
Senator Pete Ricketts used social media from August 15-17, 2025 to discuss federal efforts benefiting Nebraska’s agriculture sector and reforms to clean fuel credits and Medicaid oversight.
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Senator Pete Ricketts discusses tax reform and business growth proposals for Nebraska
Senator Pete Ricketts used social media on August 14-15, 2025 to highlight provisions of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," focusing on its potential benefits for Nebraska businesses and family-owned farms.
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Senator Pete Ricketts outlines new legislative package aimed at curbing Chinese economic influence
Senator Pete Ricketts detailed a series of bills introduced to limit Chinese access to U.S. economic benefits in posts dated August 14, 2025.
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Senator Pete Ricketts addresses China relations and Nebraska policy initiatives in August posts
Senator Pete Ricketts used social media on August 13, 2025, to comment on Chinese activities in the West Philippine Sea and advocate for regulatory reforms impacting rural nursing homes and housing policy in Nebraska.
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Senator Pete Ricketts highlights constituent outreach, farm policy support, and U.S.-Thailand relations
Senator Pete Ricketts provided updates via X on August 11-12, covering constituent services in Dixon County, an extension of agricultural benefits for new farmers and ranchers under the OBBB program, and discussions with Sean O’Neill regarding...
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Senator Pete Ricketts addresses farmland security, rural housing reform, and South Korea relations
Senator Pete Ricketts used recent social media posts from August 8-10, 2025 to discuss new legislation targeting foreign ownership of farmland and regulatory reforms for rural housing.
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Senator Pete Ricketts leads bipartisan recognition marking two decades since creation of renewable fuel standard
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has led a bipartisan resolution in Congress to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
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Senator Pete Ricketts criticizes federal healthcare rules and highlights upcoming Husker Football season
Senator Pete Ricketts used his social media platform in early August 2025 to criticize recent federal healthcare regulations and highlight a key bill affecting Medicaid policy.
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Senator Pete Ricketts addresses Medicaid reform, immigration enforcement, and human rights
Senator Pete Ricketts posted on social media about Medicaid reforms through the OBBB bill on August 5 and followed up with comments on immigration enforcement and human rights issues involving Jimmy Lai on August 6, 2025.
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Senator Pete Ricketts discusses cash payments study and student leader program
Senator Pete Ricketts posted on X about research regarding cash payments to families (August 4, 2025) and met with participants from Bank of America's Student Leader program (August 5, 2025).
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Ricketts schedules second federal issues forum at Nebraska State Fair
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has announced he will host his second “Federal Issues Forum” at the Nebraska State Fair on August 29, 2025.
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Senator Pete Ricketts discusses Husker Football opener, Gaza hostages, and Nebraska childcare challenges
Senator Pete Ricketts posted updates on August 3-4, covering Husker Football's upcoming game at Arrowhead Stadium, support for hostages in Gaza including Evyatar David, and new poll data about childcare access in Nebraska.
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Senator Pete Ricketts discusses internships and legislative priorities in recent posts
Senator Pete Ricketts used social media on August 1 and August 2, 2025 to announce internship openings and comment on both Senate procedures involving presidential nominees and legislation addressing Chinese arms exports.