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Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., smiles as Vice President Kamala Harris arrives, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, for his ceremonial swearing-in on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Pete Ricketts sworn in as U.S. senator from Nebraska, replacing Ben Sasse

By Mary Clare Jalonick - Associated Press

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts delivers his annual State of the State address at the Nebraska State Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (Justin Wan/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)

Ex-Gov. Ricketts of Nebraska picked to replace Sasse in Senate

By Haris Alic - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 26, 2021, file photo, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts speaks during a news conference at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP File)

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen names Pete Ricketts to U.S. Senate seat vacated by Ben Sasse

By Margery A. Beck - Associated Press

A "For Rent" sign is posted on a building, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Philadelphia. The federal rental assistance is running out in some places, which is putting pressure on the U.S. Treasury Department to shift remaining funds to the states and cities most in need. Treasury has shifted more than $2 billion mostly to states and cities with a higher concentration of renters and away from small, mostly rural states. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Battle heats up over remaining federal rental assistance

By Michael Casey - Associated Press

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts speaks Feb. 26, 2021, during a news conference at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP File)

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts: GOP AGs mobilizing challenges against Biden’s vaccine mandate

By Haris Alic - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2010 file photo, steaks and other beef products are displayed for sale at a grocery store in McLean, Va. Republicans are increasingly using food — especially beef — as a cudgel in the culture war. In statements, tweets and fundraising emails, prominent GOP governors and senators have accused climate-minded Democrats of trying to push Americans to eat less red meat. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Red meat politics: GOP turns culture war into a food fight

By THOMAS BEAUMONT and SCOTT McFETRIDGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2021, file photo, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts speaks during a news conference at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln, Neb. Ricketts is ramping up his crusade for the meat industry Wednesday, April 5, 2021, by endorsing a new &quot;beef passport&quot; program to promote meat eating, a few weeks after he blasted Colorado's governor for a resolution encouraging its residents to eat less. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)

Nebraska launches ‘beef passport’ program for meat eating

By GRANT SCHULTE - Associated Press

Ricketts objects to heritage area proposal in Nebraska

Associated Press

Nebraska officials pushing back against ‘vaccine hesitancy’

By GRANT SCHULTE - Associated Press

Nebraska Gov. Ricketts to get coronavirus vaccine Saturday

Associated Press

‘A lot of variables’ could affect Nebraska vaccine timetable

By GRANT SCHULTE - Associated Press

Nebraska officials to start vaccinating residents ages 50-64

By GRANT SCHULTE - Associated Press

Nebraska declares pro-meat day on Colorado meatless day

By GRANT SCHULTE - Associated Press

Nebraska bill to permanently allow carry-out booze advances

Associated Press

Nebraska may add vaccination sites to accommodate ramp-up

By GRANT SCHULTE - Associated Press

Ricketts sees return to normal by 2nd half of this year

By GRANT SCHULTE - Associated Press

Ricketts: Nebraska could receive new J&J vaccine this week

By GRANT SCHULTE - Associated Press

Editorial Roundup: Nebraska

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Nebraska state Governor Pete Ricketts gives an update to the public during a weekly COVID-19 press conference at the Nebraska State Capitol Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)

Nebraska vaccine plan to prioritize certain ailments

By GRANT SCHULTE - Associated Press

Ricketts defends change to Nebraska virus vaccination plan

By GRANT SCHULTE - Associated Press