Senator Pete Ricketts

There are multiple ways to celebrate 250 years of American freedom this year.

The Legacy of the Plains Museum in Gering is commemorating this historic milestone with a special exhibit, “Our American Stories: Celebrating 250 Years!” I encourage all Nebraskans to pay a visit.

To be part of celebrations across our state, visit: https://america250.org/calendar/?view=map&state=Nebraska&date=thisYear

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

As Governor, we worked to improve mental healthcare for all Nebraskans. That’s why I introduced the Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act in the Senate. This bill works to improve care nation wide.

This month and every month, check in with friends, family and neighbors and let them know you care.

Beautiful morning at Forest Lawn Cemetery honoring and remembering those who paid the ultimate price for our great nation.

Thank you to American Legion Post 1 for hosting this event.🇺🇸

For the last 250 years, Americans have answered the call to serve and defend our great nation.

Today, we remember and honor all the brave women and men who lost their lives in service to our country.

America is the home of the free because of the brave.

This year, we are commemorating 250 years of American freedom. In Nebraska, we know America is always worth celebrating.

To be part of celebrations across our state, visit: https://america250.org/calendar/?view=map&state=Nebraska&date=thisYear

Enjoyed starting my morning yesterday at the kick-off celebration for the Warrior Bike Ride across the country on the National Mall!

I had the pleasure of meeting Winston Hall, a proud Nebraskan from Elkhorn and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Mr. Hall will be participating in the 75-day cross-country bikepacking trip along the Great American Rail-Trail.

Best of luck on your trip, Mr. Hall, and thank you for your service!

To celebrate National Beef Month, I introduced a bill that protects real meat. Deceptive labeling of plant-based protein products hurts American farmers and ranchers.

It also degrades consumer trust.

The FAIR Labels Act would prohibit labeling plant-based or cell-based alternatives as “meat.” That name should be reserved for the real thing–especially Nebraska beef.

Thank you, Senator Pete Ricketts, for supporting provisions in the bill recently approved by the Senate Banking Committee that will 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆‑𝗸𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱.

The Senate Banking Committee‑approved bill protects the legislation unanimously adopted by the Nebraska Legislature last year, which requires cryptocurrency kiosks to be licensed by the state, establishes daily transaction limits, and guarantees refunds for new customers who fall victim to fraud.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹.