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Nebraska Democrats Back Candidate Planning to Exit Race
Cindy Burbank is running in the state's Democratic primary with the stated intention of clearing the path for independent Dan Osborn to oppose incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., in November.
Ricketts bags a turkey during Gage County campaign stop
Sen. Pete Ricketts thanked the group of about 25 people "for taking time this afternoon to talk about the important issues that we face as a nation."
Nebraska used to be a leader in creating jobs and spurring growth. Not anymore.
Not long ago, Nebraska’s growth was quite literally a national cover story. Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts soared through the air wearing skis and goggles on the Olympic-themed March 2018 cover of Site Selection, an economic development industry magazine.
Ricketts addresses Trump, Leo spat over Iran war
When asked what side he was on, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts said, "If your mother and father were fighting, would you want to take a side or would you want
Pete Ricketts introduces legislation banning congressional stock trades
EXCLUSIVE — Ricketts introduced the Stop Insider Trading Act, which would ban lawmakers from trading stocks.
U.S. Senate passes housing affordability bill that could help rural Nebraskans
The U.S. Senate passed a landmark housing bill that includes Nebraska Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts' bill aimed at increasing affordable housing in rural parts of Nebraska.
Noah Tietjens honored by Ricketts, Fischer
Sens. Pete Ricketts and Deb Fischer honored Bellevue Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, killed in Kuwait, and voiced support for U.S. strikes in the Middle East.
US lawmakers raise concerns over Intel's testing of tools made by Chinese
Intel said in a statement that "ACM tools are not used in Intel's semiconductor production processes," adding that the company fully complies with U.S. laws and regulations and engages regularly with U.S. government on security matters. The letter, also signed by Democrats Elissa Slotkin and Andy Kim as well as Republicans Jim Banks and Pete Ricketts, is a sign of bipartisan concern about China's growing role in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
Sen. Pete Ricketts supports wife Susanne Shore for regents seat
Sen. Pete Ricketts is crossing party lines to support his wife's candidacy for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.
MAGA Republican endorses his Democratic wife for public office in Nebraska: ‘Susanne will be my one Democrat exception’
Pete Ricketts and Susanne Shore have been married for 28 years despite their opposing political views
Nebraska Republican endorses Democratic wife for regent seat
"I usually vote straight Republican," Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) said, "but Susanne will be my one Democrat exception in 2026!"