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Ricketts outlines impact of new agricultural bill on Nebraska producers

By H. K. Huber | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) addressed Nebraska media this week to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill, highlighting its impact on agriculture and local producers. “Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska,” said Ricketts....

Fischer and Cortez Masto introduce bill aiming at stronger oversight of FCC’s broadband funding map

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) have introduced the Modernization, Accountability, and Planning (MAP) for Broadband Funding Act.

Fischer secures $18 million for Nebraska health care facility upgrades

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced progress on securing $18 million for health care facility improvements in Nebraska.

Fischer secures over $200M for Nebraska defense programs in FY26 appropriations bill

By H. K. Huber | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that she has advanced more than $200 million in funding for national and Nebraska-based defense programs.

Senate committee advances bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act with focus on rural development

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jul 30, 2025

The Senate Banking Committee has unanimously approved the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025, with a 24-0 vote. U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced that the legislative package includes the...

VA provides 977 home loans in Nebraska totaling $308.6 million in Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 29, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 977 home loans totaling $308.6 million in Nebraska during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Fischer discusses Russian aggression and calls for transparent appropriations process

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Armed Services and Appropriations Committees, appeared on FOX Business’s “Mornings with Maria” to discuss recent developments regarding Russia’s actions in Ukraine and ongoing work in the...

Fischer comments on potential impact of Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Commerce Committee, responded to the recently announced merger agreement between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

Ricketts welcomes union pacific and norfolk southern merger, cites economic benefits

By H. K. Huber | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska has commented on the recent merger agreement between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

Omaha couple pleads guilty to charges related to harboring undocumented immigrants

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 29, 2025

An Omaha couple has pleaded guilty to charges of bringing in and harboring aliens, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods.

OPINION: Who’s really on your side? Unmasking Big Pharma and defending Nebraska families

By Hallie McAnally | Jul 29, 2025

In Nebraska, we value honesty, hard work, and looking out for each other when times get tough.

VA provides 535 home purchase loans in Nebraska in Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 26, 2025

There were 535 VA home purchase loans issued in Nebraska in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, totaling $166.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Senator Ricketts introduces bipartisan bill targeting Chinese global arms sales

By H. K. Huber | Jul 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has introduced new legislation, the Tracking Hostile Industry Networks and Kit while Thwarting Weapons Imports from Chinese Entities (THINK TWICE) Act of 2025.

Fischer advances over $60M for Nebraska infrastructure and firefighting projects

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has advanced more than $60 million in funding for infrastructure and firefighting projects throughout Nebraska.

Fischer advances over $18 million for Nebraska water infrastructure projects

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced the advancement of more than $18 million in funding for water infrastructure projects across Nebraska.

Ricketts outlines impact of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on Nebraska workers and families

By H. K. Huber | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) addressed Nebraska media during his weekly press call, focusing on the One Big Beautiful Bill and its intended impact on families in the state. “Nebraska is what America is supposed to be,” said Ricketts. “We...

Ricketts introduces bipartisan bill aiming to streamline federal oversight on rural home building

By H. K. Huber | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has introduced the Streamlining Rural Housing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at making rural housing development more efficient.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Nebraska declines from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 23, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nebraska in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $311,296, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Ricketts, King introduce bipartisan bill aimed at improving veteran health record sharing

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 23, 2025

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Angus King (I-ME) have introduced the Coordinating and Aligning Records to Improve and Normalize Governance (CARING) for Our Veterans Health Act of 2025.

Grand jury returns indictments against 31 defendants across Nebraska