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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.

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Residents of Morrill County received $14,925 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 17th in Nebraska

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 1, 2025

In 2022, residents of Morrill County received an average of $14,925 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 17th highest in Nebraska.