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Public Pulse: Reader has a message for Pete Ricketts and Deb Fischer
In today's Public Pulse, readers weigh in on President Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Omaha's tax policies, and the way new Medicaid requirements impact cancer patients. Read More
Osborn launches state tour against Ricketts with labor focus
Dan Osborn kicked off his Nebraska tour, trying to frame his race against U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts as a battle between the working class and the rich and powerful. Read More
Senator apologizes to reporter after using Capitol Police to block questions
Nebraska GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts apologized to a TMZ DC reporter after trying to use Capitol Police to shield him from questions about Sen. Mitch McConnell. Read More
GOP senator calls over Capitol Police after reporter asks him about Mitch McConnell
Nebraska’s Pete Ricketts was caught on camera attracting the attention of security after he was approached about his absent colleague - but later apologized for his handling of the incident Read More
MAGA Senator Calls Security to Dodge Missing Mitch Question
Pete Ricketts conveniently got a TMZ reporter away from him while walking through the Capitol. Read More
'Stop him!' Senator sics security on reporter pleading for info on sickly Mitch McConnell
A Republican lawmaker called for security and ran away after a TMZ reporter pleading for information about Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) condition. Charlie Cotton, TMZ DC co-managing editor, was walking with Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) on Capitol Hill when he pressed the GOP leader over McConnell's he... Read More
Independent Nebraska Senate Candidate Dan Osborn Calls SAVE America Act ‘Unconstitutional,’ a ‘Poll Tax’
Nebraska U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn, who is challenging incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE), attacked the SAVE America Act, using similar Jim Crow-era framing as Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) who is supporting his independent campaign. | Politics Read More
Ricketts adds provision to expedite Perkins Canal project
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts aims to hold the Army Corps of Engineers accountable for any delays in issuing a construction permit for the Perkins County Canal by early 2028. Read More
Ricketts says Congress must address 'birth tourism'
Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts he believes Congress the power to clarify birthright citizenship through legislation and has the opportunity to pass legislation addressing "birth tourism." Read More
Readers weigh in on Ricketts-Osborn race
In today's Public Pulse, readers react to Sen. Pete Ricketts' comments about Dan Osborn's connections to Graham Platner. Read More
’I Do Believe' We Can Get Bipartisan Deal on Permitting Reform
Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) said at the first American Chemistry Council (ACC) summit he believes there is bipartisan interest in advancing permitting reform. Read More
Sen. Ricketts to Newsmax: Ethanol Can Ease Iran War Gas Pain
Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., urged the Senate to clear House-passed legislation to allow year-round sales of E15 ethanol blends, telling Newsmax on Wednesday that the higher-ethanol fuel is a win-win-win that can blunt pump prices driven up by the U.S.-Iran conflict. Read More
Pete Ricketts calls Iran vote moot
The Senate advanced a measure requiring congressional approval for more Iran military action. Ricketts and Deb Fischer voted no. Read More
US lawmakers seek to undercut Chinese AI and tech sales abroad
The legislation, sponsored by Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Republican Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, would create an office within the State Department to subsidize purchases by allied governments of American technology and streamline the procurement process. If passed, a fund worth $500 million would be created to help finance the program. Read More
Sen. Ricketts Wins Neb. GOP Primary; Dem Rival Might Quit
Incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts won Nebraska’s Republican Senate primary Tuesday night, with Newsmax and Decision Desk HQ calling the race shortly after polls closed as Ricketts led with 78.8% of the vote with about 28% counted. Read More
GOP Senator Pete Ricketts’ Chances of Losing to Dan Osborn in Nebraska
Dan Osborn is trying to break a 90-year record in the Nebraska Senate election against Pete Ricketts. Read More
Sen. Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska primary, faces Dan Osborn in fall
Sen. Pete Ricketts won renomination in Nebraska's GOP primary, the AP reports. He will face independent candidate Dan Osborn in a competitive fall Senate race. Read More
Nebraska Senate Democratic election has accusations of tricking voters
The Democratic primary is an unusual proxy battle due to the general election between GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent populist Dan Osborn. Read More
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. Read More
Pete Ricketts introduces legislation banning congressional stock trades
EXCLUSIVE — Ricketts introduced the Stop Insider Trading Act, which would ban lawmakers from trading stocks. Read More