Nebraska Panhandle News

Senator Pete Ricketts, representing Nebraska, shared updates on his recent activities and policy positions through a series of posts on his official X (formerly Twitter) account in early September 2025.

On September 3, Ricketts recapped an event with former Congressman Lee Zeldin: "Enjoyed welcoming @epaleezeldin to Nebraska for my annual Federal Issues Forum last week. We discussed the importance of common-sense reforms to WOTUS, and other federal policies. We also highlighted the EPA work for biofuels by issuing RVO’s and the E15 waiver. These are just a". The mention of WOTUS refers to Waters of the United States regulations, which have been a point of debate regarding federal oversight over water resources. The discussion about EPA's issuance of Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) and the E15 waiver highlights ongoing efforts to support biofuel production in agricultural states like Nebraska.

Later that day, Senator Ricketts addressed national security concerns in another post: "Communist China’s rapid military buildup and modernization is the greatest threat we’ve faced since the Cold War. Now, with the One Big Beautiful Bill, Congressional Republicans and President Trump are making generational investments in our military to combat this threat. We’re". This statement reflects heightened bipartisan attention on U.S.-China relations and increased defense spending initiatives under current congressional leadership.

On September 4, Ricketts informed followers about Senate proceedings: "The Senate’s work is in full swing this week. Tune into today’s hearing in front of the Senate Banking Committee. More of the President’s qualified nominees, like Stephen Miran, will be considered in front of the committee to fill a seat on the Fed Reserve Board. Tune in here:". The reference to Stephen Miran pertains to ongoing nominations for key economic policy roles within federal agencies.

Senator Pete Ricketts has previously served as Governor of Nebraska before joining the U.S. Senate. His focus on agricultural policy aligns with Nebraska's economic interests as a leading producer of corn and ethanol products. Recent years have seen renewed debate over environmental regulations such as WOTUS and increased scrutiny over foreign policy challenges posed by China.