Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]

August 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 8-22-2025

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: One Big Bill 'fantastic' for farmers, ranchers, Ricketts say at North Platte roundtable Click here to see TV coverage from the event. Tweet of the Week: Ricketts Statement on Announ…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

August 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM

As School Year Starts, Teachers Deserve Our Thanks

As School Year Starts, Teachers Deserve Our Thanks Governor Pillen has released a new column, which is now available below.   As School Year Starts, Teachers Deserve Our Thanks 08/22/2025 10:00 AM CDT As School Year Starts, Teachers Deserve Our Thanks As School Year Starts, Teachers Des…

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  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]

August 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 8-15-2025

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: Ricketts Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Renewable Fuel Standard Click here to read more. Tweet of the Week: Keeping Farmland in the Hands of Americans--Not Communist China Click he…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

August 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Gov. Pillen Hosts ‘Growing Nebraska’ Summit, Inaugural Youth Summit in Kearney

Gov. Pillen Hosts ‘Growing Nebraska’ Summit, Inaugural Youth Summit in Kearney Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Hosts ‘Growing Nebraska’ Summit, Inaugural Youth Summit in Kearney 08/14/2025 10:57 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE –  Today, Governor…

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August 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Gov. Pillen Appoints Durham as District Court Judge in 11th Judicial District

Gov. Pillen Appoints Durham as District Court Judge in 11th Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Appoints Durham as District Court Judge in 11th Judicial District 08/11/2025 10:56 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor …

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  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]

August 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 8-8-25

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: Ricketts Announces Federal Issues Forum at Nebraska State Fair Click here to read more.   Tweet of the Week: Ricketts Calls for the Release of Jimmy Lai     Click here to see…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

August 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM

Gov. Pillen Meets with Members of Nebraska Task Force One

Gov. Pillen Meets with Members of Nebraska Task Force One Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Meets with Members of Nebraska Task Force One 08/07/2025 09:06 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen met with members of Nebraska Ta…

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August 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Gov. Pillen Joins NSP & NDOT Leadership Urging Driver Caution Following Worker Injury

Gov. Pillen Joins NSP & NDOT Leadership Urging Driver Caution Following Worker Injury Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Joins NSP & NDOT Leadership Urging Driver Caution Following Worker Injury 08/01/2025 03:20 PM CDT LINCOLN…

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  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 8-1-25

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: Ricketts Celebrates Advancing of Historic Housing Bill, Inclusion of Streamlining Rural Housing Act Click here to read more. Tweet of the Week: The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Me…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM

State Provides Resources to Assist in Recovery at Fremont Plant Explosion

State Provides Resources to Assist in Recovery at Fremont Plant Explosion Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   State Provides Resources to Assist in Recovery at Fremont Plant Explosion 07/30/2025 02:26 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – The state of Nebraska is …

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July 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Gov. Pillen Announces Approval of Disaster Request, Loans Now Available in Aftermath of June Storms

Gov. Pillen Announces Approval of Disaster Request, Loans Now Available in Aftermath of June Storms Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Announces Approval of Disaster Request, Loans Now Available in Aftermath of June Storms 07/29/2025 03:5…

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  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]

July 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 7-25-25

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts introduces bill streamlining veterans' health care Click here to read more.   Tweet of the Week: The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers for America's senio…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

July 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Pillen Promotes Commitment to Nebraska Highways

Pillen Promotes Commitment to Nebraska Highways Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Pillen Promotes Commitment to Nebraska Highways 07/25/2025 11:22 AM CDT Pillen Promotes Commitment to Nebraska Highways July 25, 2025 Ezra Fri, 07/25/2025 - 11:22 …

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July 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM

‘Beefing Up’ Nebraska’s Ranching Industry

‘Beefing Up’ Nebraska’s Ranching Industry Governor Pillen has released a new column, which is now available below.   ‘Beefing Up’ Nebraska’s Ranching Industry 07/25/2025 09:51 AM CDT ‘Beefing Up’ Nebraska’s Ranching Industry ‘Beefing Up’ Nebraska’s Ranching Industry   Governor Jim Pille…

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July 25, 2025 at 2:23 AM

Gov. Pillen Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Dawson County Storms

Gov. Pillen Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Dawson County Storms Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Dawson County Storms 07/23/2025 09:02 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim …

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July 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM

Gov. Pillen Touts Historic Income Tax Relief

Gov. Pillen Touts Historic Income Tax Relief Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Touts Historic Income Tax Relief 07/24/2025 04:14 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after the Tax Rate Review Commi…

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July 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM

Deadline Approaches to Register for 2025 Governor’s Summit

Deadline Approaches to Register for 2025 Governor’s Summit Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Deadline Approaches to Register for 2025 Governor’s Summit 07/23/2025 03:03 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a reminder about the dea…

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July 23, 2025 at 2:32 AM

Gov. Pillen Praises Trump’s Progress on Trade

Gov. Pillen Praises Trump’s Progress on Trade Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Praises Trump’s Progress on Trade 07/22/2025 09:19 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen, the only farmer currently serving as a Governor in America, …

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July 23, 2025 at 2:31 AM

Two Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the 11th Judicial District

Two Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the 11th Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Two Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the 11th Judicial District 07/22/2025 09:17 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Judicia…

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July 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM

Pillen Thanks, Welcomes Home Nebraska Task Force One

Pillen Thanks, Welcomes Home Nebraska Task Force One Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Pillen Thanks, Welcomes Home Nebraska Task Force One 07/22/2025 03:16 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement welcoming and …

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July 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM

Gov. Pillen Issues Disaster Declaration for Dawson County Following June Storms

Gov. Pillen Issues Disaster Declaration for Dawson County Following June Storms Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Issues Disaster Declaration for Dawson County Following June Storms 07/21/2025 02:40 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim P…

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  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]

July 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 7-18-25

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: Ricketts votes for rescissions in the U.S. Senate Click here to read more.   Tweet of the Week: Ricketts attends roundtable with Nebraska Farm Bureau in Norfolk, NE Click here to…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

July 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM

Gov. Pillen, Sen. DeKay and NDA Director Vinton Celebrate Passage of Nebraska Law Addressing Fake Meat

Gov. Pillen, Sen. DeKay and NDA Director Vinton Celebrate Passage of Nebraska Law Addressing Fake Meat Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen, Sen. DeKay and NDA Director Vinton Celebrate Passage of Nebraska Law Addressing Fake Meat 07/17/202…

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July 17, 2025 at 2:19 AM

Gov. Pillen Highlights Bills to Increase Government Efficiency

Gov. Pillen Highlights Bills to Increase Government Efficiency Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Highlights Bills to Increase Government Efficiency 07/16/2025 09:06 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen was joined by agency…

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July 17, 2025 at 2:18 AM

Gov. Pillen Appoints David Jones as Sarpy County Election Commissioner

Gov. Pillen Appoints David Jones as Sarpy County Election Commissioner Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Appoints David Jones as Sarpy County Election Commissioner 07/16/2025 08:58 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announ…

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July 15, 2025 at 2:18 AM

Update Provided on NE-TF1 Search Efforts in Central Texas

Update Provided on NE-TF1 Search Efforts in Central Texas Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Update Provided on NE-TF1 Search Efforts in Central Texas 07/14/2025 08:05 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE – In collaboration with Nebraska Task Force One (NE-TF1) and…

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  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]

July 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 7-11-25

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: Rescissions package a 'great first step' to get budget aligned, Ricketts says Click here to read more.   Tweet of the Week: The One Big Beautiful Bill Delivers $50 Bill to Rural Ho…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

July 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM

Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to Newly Created School Financing Review Commission

Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to Newly Created School Financing Review Commission Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to Newly Created School Financing Review Commission 07/10/2025 01:40 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – …

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July 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM

Governor Pillen Praises State Patrol’s Involvement In MS-13 Arrests

Governor Pillen Praises State Patrol’s Involvement In MS-13 Arrests Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen Praises State Patrol’s Involvement In MS-13 Arrests 07/10/2025 01:01 PM CDT   LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen released the fol…

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July 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM

Breakout Sessions, Speakers Finalized for 2025 Governor’s Summit in Kearney

Breakout Sessions, Speakers Finalized for 2025 Governor’s Summit in Kearney Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Breakout Sessions, Speakers Finalized for 2025 Governor’s Summit in Kearney 07/09/2025 08:54 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen in…

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July 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM

Gov. Pillen Appoints Kortnei N. Smith as County Court Judge for 11th Judicial District

Gov. Pillen Appoints Kortnei N. Smith as County Court Judge for 11th Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Appoints Kortnei N. Smith as County Court Judge for 11th Judicial District 07/08/2025 03:15 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – …

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July 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM

Gov. Pillen Speaks at National Rollout of USDA Farm Security Action Plan

Gov. Pillen Speaks at National Rollout of USDA Farm Security Action Plan Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Speaks at National Rollout of USDA Farm Security Action Plan 07/08/2025 03:09 PM CDT WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Governor Jim Pill…

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July 8, 2025 at 2:17 AM

Gov. Pillen Joins U.S. Cabinet, Congressional Leadership and Governors in Announcement of National Farm Security Action Plan

Gov. Pillen Joins U.S. Cabinet, Congressional Leadership and Governors in Announcement of National Farm Security Action Plan Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Joins U.S. Cabinet, Congressional Leadership and Governors in Announcement of …

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July 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM

Governor Pillen Issues Independence Day Proclamation

Governor Pillen Issues Independence Day Proclamation Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen Issues Independence Day Proclamation 07/03/2025 04:13 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued a proclamation marking Independence D…

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July 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM

Gov. Pillen Deploys Nebraska Task Force One to Flood-Stricken Texas

Gov. Pillen Deploys Nebraska Task Force One to Flood-Stricken Texas Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Deploys Nebraska Task Force One to Flood-Stricken Texas 07/07/2025 02:16 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has directed the …

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  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]

July 5, 2025 at 5:09 AM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 7-04-25

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: Ricketts Celebrates One Big Beautiful Win for Nebraskans Click here to read more.   Tweet of the Week: Honoring Fred Benning in Neligh Click here to see more.    Video of the We…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

July 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM

Gov. Pillen Signs Emergency Regulations Guiding Implementation of Medical Cannabis

Gov. Pillen Signs Emergency Regulations Guiding Implementation of Medical Cannabis Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Signs Emergency Regulations Guiding Implementation of Medical Cannabis 07/01/2025 10:44 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor…

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June 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Gov. Pillen Appoints Janee Pannkuk as Chairperson of Nebraska Board of Parole

Gov. Pillen Appoints Janee Pannkuk as Chairperson of Nebraska Board of Parole Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Appoints Janee Pannkuk as Chairperson of Nebraska Board of Parole 06/30/2025 12:54 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor J…

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  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 6-27-25

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: Ricketts responds to U.S. Attack on Iran’s Nuclear program Click here to read more.   Tweet of the Week: Ricketts reconciliation Click here to see more.    Video of the Week: …

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 2:35 AM

Husker Football Coach Matt Rhule to Headline Governor’s Summit in August

Husker Football Coach Matt Rhule to Headline Governor’s Summit in August Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Husker Football Coach Matt Rhule to Headline Governor’s Summit in August 06/25/2025 09:18 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen …

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June 26, 2025 at 2:34 AM

Gov. Pillen Celebrates Passage of Bill to Protect Against Influence of Foreign Adversaries

Gov. Pillen Celebrates Passage of Bill to Protect Against Influence of Foreign Adversaries Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Celebrates Passage of Bill to Protect Against Influence of Foreign Adversaries 06/25/2025 09:09 PM CDT LINCO…

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June 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM

Gov. Pillen Announces Resignation of DED Director Belitz

Gov. Pillen Announces Resignation of DED Director Belitz Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Announces Resignation of DED Director Belitz 06/24/2025 08:59 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the resignation of K.C…

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June 24, 2025 at 2:41 AM

Gov. Pillen Celebrates Elimination of the Developmental Disabilities Waitlist

Gov. Pillen Celebrates Elimination of the Developmental Disabilities Waitlist Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Celebrates Elimination of the Developmental Disabilities Waitlist 06/23/2025 09:06 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Ji…

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  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]

June 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 6-20-25

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: Ricketts sounds off on national security threat of China owning US farmland Click here to read more. Tweet of the Week: Ricketts on the threat of Iran Click here to see more.  Vid…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

June 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM

Gov. Pillen Celebrates Ruling Protecting Nebraska Nursing Homes From Biden-era Rule

Gov. Pillen Celebrates Ruling Protecting Nebraska Nursing Homes From Biden-era Rule Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Celebrates Ruling Protecting Nebraska Nursing Homes From Biden-era Rule 06/19/2025 09:11 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE -- Toda…

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June 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM

Gov. Pillen Appoints Judge Coffey to Liquor Control Commission

Gov. Pillen Appoints Judge Coffey to Liquor Control Commission Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Appoints Judge Coffey to Liquor Control Commission 06/18/2025 04:00 PM CDT Gov. Pillen Appoints Judge Coffey to Liquor Control Commission …

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June 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM

Gov. Pillen Appoints Doele as District Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District

Gov. Pillen Appoints Doele as District Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Appoints Doele as District Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District 06/18/2025 01:30 PM CDT Gov. Pillen Appoints Doel…

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  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]

June 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 6-13-25

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: Pete Ricketts Introduces 4 Bills To Stop China From ‘Disrupting American Prosperity’ Click here to read more. Tweet of the Week: Israel Targeting Iranian Nuclear and Missile Sites …

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

June 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Omaha ICE Operations

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Omaha ICE Operations Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Omaha ICE Operations 06/11/2025 01:13 PM CDT Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Omaha ICE Operations June 11, 2025 Ezra Wed, 06/11/…

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  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]

June 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 6-6-25

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: Ricketts, Fetterman team up for crackdown on China's attempts to purchase US farmland Click here to read more. Tweet of the Week: Honoring and Remembering D-Day Click here to read…

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