Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Traveling Nebraska
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Happy 250th Birthday, America!
military. We dominated on the world stage. We secured global leadership. When attacked by our enemies, we united
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: 250 Years of the American Dream
eligibility for federal programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These are real investments in American families
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Securing Our Nation for the Next 250 Years
have inspired generations of Americans. They’ve also secured our role as the global economic, technology, and military … need to consider what it will take to secure the next 250 years. One of the most important
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Stop Communist Spying, Deter Chinese Aggression
This action puts Nebraska airmen and national security at risk. It threatens Offutt’s critical mission. It threatens … minor intrusions. This is a serious national security threat. That’s why I’m leading efforts to restrict
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: One Week After Tax Day, Working Families Tax Cuts Delivers
Governor, we exempted state income taxes on Social Security. Now, the Working Families Tax Cuts makes this … federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits. That’s about 265,000 Nebraska seniors
Tax Day Savings with the Working Families Tax Cuts
federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits. That’s about 265,000 Nebraska seniors. When … Governor, we exempted state income taxes on Social Security. Now, the Working Families Tax Cuts makes this
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: The PLOT Act Protects Nebraska Ag Land
ranchers keep America healthy and safe with a secure, reliable food supply. But Communist China can threaten this … Bragg in North Carolina. This is a national security risk. We cannot let them use American ag land
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Ag Leadership in Nebraska
importance of trade and the benefit of securing year-round E15 for Nebraska and the country. Nebraska … biofuels. A top priority this year is securing year-round E15 to support Nebraska producers. President Trump
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Tax Season Benefits, Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts
elimination of state income taxes on Social Security. The Working Families Tax Cuts takes this proven Nebraska solution … federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits. Senate Republicans also permanently raised the death tax exemption
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Trump’s First Year Back in Office, Delivering Wins for Nebraskans
Today, under President Trump, the border is now secure. Average daily encounters are down 95%. For seven consecutive … President Biden said he needed new laws to secure the border. Turns out, all we needed
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Backing the Blue in 2026
Senator, I’m working with President Trump to secure the border and ease the burden on local
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: The Good Life in 2026
federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits. We increased the standard deduction while allowing donations … exemption permanent. We updated reference pricing and secured $12 billion in relief for farmers and ranchers. We invested
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: A Year of Delivering Wins for Nebraska
federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits. We created a $50 billion rural health care fund
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Securing Our Border, Keeping Nebraskans Safe
nation is only as secure as its borders. Joe Biden’s open border policies created a national security … catastrophe. President Trump won re-election promising to secure the border. And this year we’ve delivered
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Happy Thanksgiving, Nebraska!
speak and worship freely. Those freedoms were secured by generations who served and sacrificed
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: The Bipartisan Shutdown Solution
Defense, Department of Energy, and other critical national security programs. It authorizes $924.7 billion for national defense next
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: The Healthcare Hypocrisy of Chuck Schumer and the Democrats
Extending current, bipartisan spending levels would secure more time to complete the regular appropriations process. This
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: End the Schumer Shutdown
cannot enroll in the WIC program. While Social Security checks will continue to go out, Social Security
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Protecting Social Security, Supporting Our Seniors
Social Security benefits should be completely tax free. That’s how Social Security was originally intended to function … Governor, we eliminated state income taxes on Social Security benefits. We need to provide this same relief
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Federal Issues Forum Recap
seniors will no longer pay taxes on Social Security due to a new $6,000 tax credit. OBBB … million each of the next five years. OBBB secures our border. It promotes peace through strength by deterring
Delivering Wins for Nebraskans
helping seniors keep more of their Social Security benefits. We’re improving healthcare and veterans’ services
Combatting Communist China’s Ownership of America’s Farmland
American farmers and ranchers, not foreign adversaries. Food security is national security. Communist China is the greatest threat … complements Agriculture Secretary Rollins’ recently established National Farm Security Action Plan. It makes our government aware of Communist
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Producing the Good Life
markets abroad. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) secures the future for those who feed and fuel America
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Protecting the Good Life: Securing the Border and Strengthening Defense
Lasting prosperity depends on lasting security. No nation can thrive without secure borders and a strong military … Beautiful Bill is the strongest national security and border security package in American history. This bill protects