My Democrat colleagues in the Senate think the consequences of the Schumer Shutdown are just “leverage.” Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island said this shutdown is “the only lever we have.” Democrat Ruben Gallego of Arizona said: “I’d just go back and shut it down again” if he didn’t get what he wanted. And, of course, socialist Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont said: “you reopen the government, we lose our leverage.” Katherine Clark, the House Democrat Whip, said, “Of course there will b

🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 I am vetoing three bad bills. We need your help: Please contact your senator today and ask them to sustain my vetoes. Ask them to stop this liberal expansion of state welfare benefits in LB 108 and 306, and the state takeover of the management of Omaha Public Schools’ underfunded pensions in LB 147. You can find their contact information at www.NebraskaLegislature.gov. Be sure to call and email your senator today. | Pete Ricketts

From my family to yours! | Pete Ricketts

9.6K views · 68 reactions | We can all do our part in the war against the virus by taking part in the #TestNebraskaChallenge. This will help determine who needs testing and help people get it. Go to TestNebraska.com and take the assessment today! | Pete Ricketts | Facebook

6.5K views · 44 reactions | Today, I announced that #coronavirus testing under the Test Nebraska initiative will begin this week in Grand Island and Omaha. Learn more about our plans here: | Pete Ricketts | Facebook