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Senator Ricketts issues statement after Charlie Kirk killed in Utah Valley University shooting

By L. V. Floyd | Sep 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued a statement following the death of Charlie Kirk, who was killed in a shooting at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. “Charlie Kirk was participating in the very American act of political dialogue when he...

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2025: Measles cases in Nebraska up as of week ending Aug. 30

By D. U. Schwartz | Sep 9, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Nebraska for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 23.

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Ricketts highlights need for stronger safeguards against Chinese purchase of U.S. farmland

By H. K. Huber | Sep 8, 2025

During a recent Senate Banking Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) addressed the use of financial tools to limit the influence of China in acquiring sensitive American farmland and to strengthen sanctions against Chinese...

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Fischer urges bipartisan support for FY26 National Defense Authorization Act

By H. K. Huber | Sep 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor urging passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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Omaha man sentenced to over 20 years for distributing child pornography

By Cornhusker State News | Sep 7, 2025

Joshua M. Meyer, 44, of Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison for distribution of child pornography with a prior conviction.

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Senators introduce bill aimed at strengthening taiwan's energy security

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Sep 5, 2025

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Chris Coons (D-DE), who serve as Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, have introduced the Taiwan Energy...

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Senator Deb Fischer meets Nebraskans statewide during August work period

By H. K. Huber | Sep 4, 2025

During the August work period, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) traveled across Nebraska to meet with residents and discuss issues affecting their communities.

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Bipartisan bill aims to expand support for rural microentrepreneurs

By H. K. Huber | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Tina Smith (D-MN) have introduced the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at extending and enhancing the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP).

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Fischer urges Senate action on deepening U.S.-Taiwan ties amid rising tensions

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) addressed the Senate, urging lawmakers to strengthen ties with Indo-Pacific partners, including Taiwan, in response to actions by the Chinese Communist Party.

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Ricketts highlights regulatory reform and legislative priorities at Nebraska State Fair forum

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Sep 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) spoke with Nebraska media this week to recap the second annual Federal Issues Forum held at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Nebraska's case count rises as of week ending Aug. 23

By D. U. Schwartz | Sep 2, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Nebraska for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 16.

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Ricketts releases annual report highlighting legislative achievements for Nebraska

By L. V. Floyd | Sep 2, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has released his second annual Ricketts Review, a report summarizing his legislative activities and achievements over the past year.