Nebraska Panhandle News

Senator Pete Ricketts has recently used his social media platform to comment on a range of topics, including college sports, healthcare policy, and legislative negotiations. In posts made between November 8 and November 10, 2025, the Nebraska senator addressed both local events and national issues.

On November 8, Senator Ricketts shared his enthusiasm for a local sporting event by posting: "Happy Game Day, Nebraska! Excited to watch the Huskers play UCLA today. GBR!"

Later that day, he turned to health care reform in a critical message about the Affordable Care Act. He stated: "From the beginning, Obamacare has been broken promise after broken promise. @POTUS and @LindseyGrahamSC are right - funds should go to Americans, not health insurance companies." This reflects ongoing debates over the effectiveness of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which has faced criticism from some lawmakers since its implementation regarding cost management and coverage options.

On November 10, Senator Ricketts commented on recent congressional proceedings related to government funding: "Republicans have been consistent. We’ve offered a bipartisan funding resolution that Democrats have previously voted to pass four times over the last 19 months. After 40 days of delays, disruptions, and missed paychecks, Democrats finally appear to vote with Republicans to" His remarks come after prolonged discussions in Congress concerning government spending bills and temporary funding measures designed to prevent shutdowns—a recurring issue marked by political divisions over budget priorities.

Senator Pete Ricketts represents Nebraska in the U.S. Senate. His social media activity highlights both his engagement with state-level interests such as college athletics and his participation in national policy debates surrounding healthcare and government funding.