Pete Ricketts

Water is the lifeblood of the valley. I participated in a roundtable discussion with leaders from Gering Ft Laramie and Farmers Irrigation Districts in Scottsbluff last week. They shared the imp...

Last week, I met with the Pathfinder Irrigation District. The Pathfinder Irrigation District provides irrigation support to over one hundred thousand acres in Morrill, Scotts Bluff, and Sioux Count...

Great to meet with the Panhandle and other regional Public Power District leaders in Bayard last week. We discussed issues important to western Nebraska, including driving down the cost of energy. ...

Appreciate the team at Cardinal Health in Norfolk for having me last week. I toured the facility and learned more about the innovative work being done to improve healthcare for Americans.

Supporting E15 and other biofuels is consistent with Republicans’ efforts to unleash American energy. Year-round, nationwide E15 sales are a no-brainer. We need to get year-round, country-wide E15...

Yesterday, I joined a press conference announcing a bipartisan Russian sanctions bill. This legislation was the result of the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s tireless efforts to protect Americans ag...

Great to tour Sonny’s Super Foods, a family-owned grocery store in Sidney that has been serving western Nebraska for nearly 45 years. Small businesses like Sonny’s are the backbone of our communi...

One year ago on Independence Day, President Trump signed the Working Families Tax Cuts into law. Here’s how this historic bill has delivered for Nebraskans: · No tax on tips or overtime pay · No f...

This week, I toured the Peru Levee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and saw the progress of reconstruction efforts. Following the flood in 2019, I supported funding to assist the reconstruct...

Great to have lunch this week with Otoe County leaders! We discussed issues important to the community including economic development and rural banking reform efforts.

Enjoyed a lunch conversation in McCook last week! We discussed issues important to the region including housing affordability and rural economic development.

Happy 4th of July, Nebraskans! This Independence Day is special. We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday. We were founded 250 years ago, not only through a revolution, but through a revolution...

Today, I visited McCook Community Hospital. I appreciated hearing their feedback on how we can continue to improve healthcare in rural communities. I’m grateful for their work to provide quality ca...

This week, I toured the Tractor Supply Distribution Center in Waverly. This center employs over 300 Nebraskans and is over 600,000 square feet. We discussed wins from the Working Families Tax Cut...

For over 150 years, Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers have sustained our state and fed our communities. They have persevered through droughts, floods, the Dust Bowl, and blizzards. #america250

Yesterday, I joined Gov. Pillen and @NebraskaDOT to highlight the Capital City Connector Lincoln Interstate Bridges Project. This project will modernize our state’s infrastructure and improve road...

It was an honor to celebrate the retirement of Brigadier General Gary Ropers of the Nebraska National Guard this weekend. General Ropers dedicated 45 years of service to the Nebraska National Gua...

The Working Families Tax Cuts are an investment in future generations. We included investment accounts to help kickstart the American Dream for our kids. Starting July 4, parents can create accou...

The Great American State Fair is an amazing way to celebrate America’s 250 birthday! 🇺🇸 Today, I stopped by the Nebraska booth at the Great American State Fair. Nebraska is what America is suppos...

This week in a Senate Banking Committee hearing, I discussed my efforts to drive down the cost of living for Nebraskans. We are working to put more money in American's pockets and make life more ...