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Highs and Lows: The Wildfire-Flood Cycle

Part of my trip today has been to highlight the Fix Our Forests Act , which would

Tracking Progress

last several months, I’ve continued to highlight these challenges and urged Postal Service leadership to find solutions

Talent and Transit

recently joined Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken to highlight the importance of transit systems and the benefits Sioux … support public transit and it was great to highlight these investments in South Dakota. BIG News This week

Newsletter: Water Breakthrough and Protecting Constitutional Rights

future work on this task force in highlighting the institutional rot taking place across the country

Weekly Round[s] Up: May 11-17, 2026

packed week in DC. As always, the highlight of the week was meeting with so many groups from

Highs and Lows: Celebrating Zion National Park

lands. My low has been the unfortunate headlines highlighting bad actions made by sitting members of Congress

Julie’s Journal: February edition

Best, Image Julie Fedorchak Member of Congress Image Highlighting tax relief impact for North Dakotans at the State … community and long-term economic opportunities. Officials highlighted continued school enrollment growth, steady housing demand, and a resilient

Honoring American Heroes

Trump in the Oval Office for an event highlighting initiatives vital for rural America.  President Trump acknowledged

Commitment to Freedom and American Strength

Union address this week, President Trump highlighted the important achievements of Congress and the Administration in the past

White House Maritime Action Plan Highlights Need for SHIPS Act

Weekly Round[s] Up: February 2-8, 2026

friendly and familiar faces in the office. One highlight from this week was hearing that President Trump called

Julie's Journal: January Edition

this newsletter are the latest updates and highlights from D.C. and district work over the past month … role in strengthening rural communities. Conversations highlighted the pressures facing livestock producers from rising input costs and labor

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Highlighting School Choice Week

National School Choice Week Resolution.  This legislation highlights diverse schooling options for young Nebraskans.  It encourages parents

Weekly Round[s] Up: January 5-11, 2026

illegally. The return of the 109th Engineer Battalion highlights the resilience and dedication of South Dakota National Guard

2025: Year in review

hope you enjoy this newsletter that summarizes the highlights of our work for you this past year … USDA has been a top priority. We continually highlighted the tariff challenges North Dakota’s businesses, farmers

Weekly Round[s] Up: December 7-14, 2025

adoptive parents of Livia. On top of these highlights, I kept busy with many meetings, briefings and votes

Julie’s Journal Special Edition: Honoring our Veterans

Advocacy, including Marine, Navy, and Coast Guard veterans, highlighted key legislative priorities such as the TREAT PTSD

October Newsletter

this newsletter are the latest updates and highlights from D.C. and district work over the past month … position as a global leader in agriculture. Highlights of the agreement include: China will resume major U.S. soybean

Weekly Round[s] Up: September 1-7, 2025

most of August in South Dakota. A few highlights from the month included the Brown County Fair

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Federal Issues Forum Recap

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso joined me.  We highlighted solutions to get America back on track.  Senate Republicans

Delivering Wins for Nebraskans

publication shows our work in the Senate. It highlights the fantastic features in the One Big Beautiful Bill

🎡 Best Fair in the Nation

their communities in remarkable ways. One of the highlights of my week was joining the Veterans Day Parade

🌽 Fueling the Future

just signed into law. Back in May, I highlighted the importance of these wins during a House Agriculture

Highs and Lows: Reconciliation

couch in my office because I wanted to highlight a special quilt that my granddaughter Sage made

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Red Alert

leaders in Tokyo this March. These trips further highlight the threat posed by Communist China. To deter