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“Because of our people, the state of our state has never been stronger,” said Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen (R) as he delivered his State of the State address from the Capitol in Lincoln. He…

Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) delivered his first speech on the chamber floor. The former governor was appointed to the Senate by his successor in January 2023 to replace Republican Ben…

Former Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R-NE) was sworn-in as senator, replacing former Senator Ben Sasse (R), who resigned to become president of the University of Florida.

“It was clear, the person for the job was Senate-designate Pete Ricketts,” said Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen (R) as he announced the appointment of former Governor Pete Ricketts to fill the Senate seat…

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a ceremonial swearing-in for newly-elected Representative Mike Flood (R-NE).

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R) gave the 2022 State of the State address from Lincoln. The governor spoke about the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the state’s low…

In the early 1900s, Japanese immigrants arrived in Nebraska having followed the railroad from the West Coast. Soon after, many railroad workers became farmers, owning their own land. Sandra…

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R) gave the State of the State address in Lincoln. He declared that “the work of Nebraskans everywhere has kept the state of the state strong.” He discussed…

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R) held a briefing on the state’s coronavirus response and the distribution of a vaccine. Governor Ricketts announced if COVID-19 numbers continued to decline the state…

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R) held a briefing on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and updated reporters on current numbers, which included more than 975 hospitalizations.…

Nebraska U.S. Senate candidates, Incumbent Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) and challenger Chris Janicek (D), met for a debate in Lincoln, Nebraska. The event was hosted by NET Nebraska’s PBS and NPR Stations. Senator…

Washington Post national political reporter Robert Costa conducted consecutive interviews with Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R) and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R) about their respective respondes to…

Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) spoke about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on her constituents in Nebraska.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R) held a briefing in Lincoln on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Topics included the distribution of personal protective equipment, the success…

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R) gave an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. He along with Nebraska Economic Development Director Anthony Goins announced a…

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R) took questions from residents on the coronavirus pandemic during a town hall hosted by Nebraska Educational Telecommunications (NET). The governor spoke…

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R) held a press briefing on his state’s coronavirus response efforts. Governor Ricketts reiterated the importance of social distancing in grocery stores and…

Governor Pete Ricketts (R-NE) held a press briefing on Nebraska’s coronavirus pandemic response efforts. The governor said he is requesting that $58.6 million of state reserve funds be…

Governor Pete Ricketts (R) delivered the annual state of the state address at the State Capitol in Lincoln. Topics included tax relief for Nebraskans and continued development of the…

Omaha World-Herald politics reporter Roseann Morning Richmond Times-Dispatch spoke by phone about how members of Congress in competitive Nebraska districts are balancing the impeachment…