Nebraska Panhandle News

Senator Pete Ricketts, representing Nebraska in the U.S. Senate, posted a series of messages on July 18, 2025, addressing national and local concerns.

In his first message on July 18, Ricketts called for support for the President, writing: "Please join me in praying for the President."

Later that day, he expressed condolences following a tragic event in California: "Sending my prayers to the three victims who died, their families, and all of those impacted by the explosion at a Los Angeles sheriff's facility today." This statement came after reports of an explosion at a law enforcement facility in Los Angeles resulting in fatalities.

In his final post of the day, Senator Ricketts highlighted his engagement with constituents and legislative efforts regarding healthcare policy. He stated: "Met with Nebraskans from the American Physical Therapy Association to discuss Medicare payment reform, access to physical therapy, and burdensome regulations for PT clinics. As part of the OBBB, we passed an increase in Medicare payments made to medical providers for 2026." The mention of OBBB refers to recent federal legislation aimed at increasing Medicare reimbursements for medical providers starting in 2026.

Senator Pete Ricketts has served as Nebraska’s junior senator since 2023 after previously holding office as governor. His social media activity frequently addresses both state-level issues and national matters such as healthcare policy and public safety.