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Scotts Bluff County: Medicaid made up 4.8% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.8% of income in Scotts Bluff County, providing an average of $2,558 per capita to residents.

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 3, 2025

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Ricketts criticizes EU's approach to defense spending amid hearing

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.

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Apr 2, 2025

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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.

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Sioux County: Medicaid dependency reached 0.4% in 2022

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Mar 30, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 0.4% of income in Sioux County, providing an average of $244 per capita to residents.

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Senator Pete Ricketts' staff to hold mobile office hours across Nebraska

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Mar 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska has announced that his staff will conduct mobile office hours throughout the state to assist residents with casework needs.

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Deuel County: Medicaid made up 4.3% of total income in 2022

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.3% of income in Deuel County, providing an average of $2,008 per capita to residents.

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Senator Ricketts introduces tax cut bills to aid seniors and veterans

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Mar 27, 2025

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced two tax cut bills aimed at assisting retired Americans, particularly seniors and veterans, in retaining more of their income.

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EPA nominee faces questioning on renewable fuel standard compliance

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Mar 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts recently addressed the need for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to adhere to the law concerning Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs).

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Senator Ricketts underscores US-Philippines alliance amid rising tensions with China

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts, representing Nebraska and serving as the second-ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, emphasized the significance of America's alliances in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Garden County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5% of income in 2022

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5% of income in Garden County, providing an average of $2,568 per capita to residents.

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Bipartisan bill targets Gaza's Popular Resistance Committees with sanctions

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Mar 25, 2025

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts and Adam Schiff have introduced the Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at sanctioning the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC), identified as the third-largest terrorist...

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Ricketts introduces bills targeting tax cuts for social security and military pensions

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Mar 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts has introduced two bills aimed at reducing federal taxes on Social Security and military retirement benefits.

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In 2022, Kimball County ranks 13th among Nebraska counties for government transfer income per capita at $15,481

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Kimball County received an average of $15,481 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th highest in Nebraska.

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Kimball County: Residents received $8.11 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.4% of income in Kimball County, providing an average of $2,445 per capita to residents.

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Deuel County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.8% of income in 2022

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Deuel County, providing an average of $818 per capita to residents.

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Ricketts thanks Trump for securing extradition of Sarah Root's killer

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Mar 21, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts expressed gratitude to former President Donald Trump for the extradition of Eswin Mejia, who was responsible for the death of Sarah Root.

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Garden County: Residents received $1.91 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Mar 20, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Garden County, providing an average of $1,039 per capita to residents.