Nebraska Panhandle News

Senator Pete Ricketts, representing Nebraska in the U.S. Senate, recently used his social media platform to comment on Senate procedures, local sports achievements, and the trucking industry’s role in Nebraska.

On September 12, 2025, Ricketts addressed a procedural issue in the U.S. Senate by stating: ".@POTUS is the only President in history to not have a SINGLE nominee confirmed by unanimous consent or voice vote. Unprecedented obstruction requires changing precedent. @SenateGOP is taking steps to end the backlog and get the Senate back to legislative business."

Two days later, on September 14, 2025, he celebrated a victory for Nebraska’s college football team with: "ANOTHER great win by the Cornhuskers! Great start to the season. GO BIG RED!"

On September 15, 2025, Ricketts marked National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by highlighting Nebraska’s role in transportation: "Happy National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! Nebraska is epicenter of transportation, with major trucking companies like Werner Enterprises and Crete Carrier. The industry supports tons of great jobs in Nebraska. Nebraska’s central location allows trucks to reach all areas of"

Senator Pete Ricketts has been serving as a U.S. Senator from Nebraska since January 2023 after being appointed to fill a vacancy. His comments about Senate nomination processes reflect ongoing partisan disputes over confirmations and legislative gridlock that have characterized recent congressional sessions.

Nebraska’s prominence in trucking is due in part to its central geographic location and presence of large carriers such as Werner Enterprises and Crete Carrier—two companies headquartered in the state that provide significant employment opportunities within Nebraska’s logistics sector.