Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
being there in person. Nebraskans of all ages are becoming more isolated as a result. A study conducted
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ICYMI: Fischer Highlights Affordable Child Care Bill Before Senate HELP Committee
assistance to low-income families with children under age 13. Today, it delivers $8.8 billion in funding
Ricketts’ Letter Calls on FDA to Address Kratom Scheduling Loophole
banning kratom or raising the minimum purchase age to 18 or 21. But in many areas, enforcement remains … banning kratom or raising the minimum purchase age to 18 or 21. But in many areas, enforcement remains
Ricketts Introduces Package to MAKE Housing MORE Affordable for Nebraskans
text can be foundhere. BACKGROUND Currently, the average age of a first-time homebuyer is 40 across
Ricketts on the Senate Floor: PASS ROAD to Housing, Landmark Housing BILL Delivers for Nebraskans
expensive — hard to get. In fact, the average age of a first-time owner in America today … expensive — hard to get. “In fact, the average age of a first-time owner in America today
VIDEO: Fischer Highlights Wins for Nebraska Communities Through Work on Appropriations Committee
extensions in Greeley $696,000 to replace an aging well and renovate the sanitary water storage tank … bill. These funds will be used to upgrade aging water treatment plants and sewer systems in McCook, Greeley
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Paving the ROAD to Housing
become out of reach. This year, the average age of a first-time homebuyer is 40 across … first-time homebuyer was 31. Why is the age of an average homeowner increasing? That’s because buying
Ricketts Highlights ROAD to Housing ACT
become out of reach. “This year, the average age of afirst-timehomebuyeris 40across the country … average first-time homebuyerwas 31. “Why is the age of an average homeowner increasing? “That’sbecause buying
Fischer’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Law Receives Boost Through Government Funding Bill
from work to care for a newborn or aging parent without sacrificing a paycheck or their job.” Background
Fischer Secures $48 Million for Nebraska Law Enforcement, Water Infrastructure, Research Institutions
extensions in Greeley $696,000 to replace an aging well and renovate the sanitary water storage tank
Fischer Advances Over $7.6 Billion for National Defense, Nuclear Modernization
missile (ICBM) At least $502 million to modernize aging facilities, address environmental impacts, and upgrade security features
Video: Ricketts, Committee Witness Speak on Importance of Nebraska’s Sentinel Missile Program
based partially in Nebraska, will replace the aging Minuteman III ICBMs. Ricketts questioned Marshall Billingslea, Senior Fellow … just-in-time delivery approach to rapidly aging systems that we can’t allow to slip further
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Lifting Nebraskans Out of Loneliness
being there in person. Nebraskans of all ages are becoming more isolated as a result. No Nebraskan should … socially isolated. More than 40% of people over age 60 said they felt lonely. The COVID pandemic exacerbated
Fischer in Washington Times: Modernize the U.S. Nuclear Deterrent
includes upgrading the National Nuclear Security Administration’s aging infrastructure and refocusing the Nuclear Weapons Council to better … program and requires a sustainment strategy for our aging Minuteman III ICBMs, which must remain capable for years
Ricketts Highlights Efforts to Address Loneliness and Isolation in Nebraska
year and more than 40% of people over age 60 said they felt lonely. TRANSCRIPT: Senator Ricketts: “Thank … being there in person. “Nebraskans of all ages are becoming more isolated as a result. “No Nebraskans should
Ricketts, Hassan Introduce the Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation ACT
support that they need.” BACKGROUND Americans of all ages are becoming more isolated and disconnected—posing increased threats
Fischer Joins Colleagues in Calling for Repeal of Harmful Biden-Era Housing Regulation
Homes in our states have striking differences in age, value, weather exposure, and even appraised valuations that fall
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Securing Our Border, Keeping Nebraskans Safe
leading cause of death for Americans aged 18–45. In 2019, Nebraska law enforcement seized only 46 fentanyl
Ricketts Highlights Successful Efforts to Secure Border, Protect Nebraskans
leading cause of death for Americans aged 18–45. “76,000 pounds of fentanyl flowed across the open
Ricketts Chairs Subcommittee Hearing on American AI Leadership, Countering Communist China
rapidly expanding capacity while our grid ages. “China leads in domestic AI adoption and is exporting its tech
Ricketts, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Improve Flood Protection & Infrastructure Resiliency
planning, design, and implementation of projects to rehabilitate aging watershed dams. Amend the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program
Ricketts, Schiff Lead Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month Resolution
people in the United States aged 12 and older had a substance use disorder. This bipartisan resolution calls … each year, from every community and of all ages,” said Schiff. “I am proud to join Senator Ricketts
Ricketts Supports Defense Bill With Major Nebraska Wins
Survivable Airborne Operation Center (SAOC) to replace the aging E-4B “Doomsday plane,” as well as funding
What They Are Saying: Support for Fischer’s Child Care Modernization Act
Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska. “School-aged care provided in afterschool programs is a lifeline … leading provider of early childhood and school-age care, and an employer in more than 10,000 communities
Fischer, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Working Families’ Access to Child Care
child care and preschool for children up to age 5 and before-school, after-school, and summer care … school-age children. Increase child care supply by introducing a new grant program within the CCDBG framework