AGRI-PULSE: USDA Is Choosing Politics Over Producers
By U.S. Senator Deb Fischer Agri-Pulse What happens when a presidential administration prioritizes a political agenda but sidelines producers? Farms and ranches struggle, and the agriculture market stalls. Because of this administration’s Department of Agriculture, that’s where we are today. This USDA is trigger-happy when it comes to climate initiatives, but the agency goes silent […]
Fischer Commends Nebraska Reservoirs Legislation at Senate Hearing
“Swanson and Red Willow residents want to enjoy local reservoirs and preserve local small businesses. But to keep doing that, they need control over their communities and the land around them. My bill will do that by transferring land from the federal government to Hitchcock and Frontier Counties. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate and the House to pass this legislation,” said Senator Fischer.
Grit and Commitment
To serve is an honor. That is especially true in serving one’s country. Today in America, the honor to serve our nation is only granted to those who step up to the plate. Military service is an honor, but it takes strong character. It takes grit and commitment. It takes someone who does not give […]
Nebraska Delegation Echoes Governor’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration Following Summer Storms
U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (NE-01), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Adrian Smith (NE-03) sent a letter to President Joe Biden in support of Governor Jim Pillen’s (R-Neb.) request for a major disaster declaration for areas impacted by severe storms from July 31 to August 1, 2024.
On the Road in August
Dear Friend, This past month, I spent my time doing my favorite part of the job: traveling our state and meeting with countless Nebraskans along the way. In total, I visited 36 Nebraska communities this August. It’s during these visits with my fellow Nebraskans that I learn the most about the obstacles communities face and […]
A Bill to Alleviate Our Child Care Crisis
Experts are calling it a “child care crisis.” We have too few child care workers, too few child care providers, and too many parents seeking care that can’t be found. Nine counties in Nebraska don’t have a single licensed child care facility. Tuition at child care centers is more expensive than tuition at the University of Nebraska. […]
Fischer, Ricketts, Bacon, Flood and Smith Announce Activation of New Wing at Offutt
Today U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and U.S. Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02), Mike Flood (R-NE-01) and Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) announced that the U.S. Air Force intends to activate a new wing at Offutt Air Force Base, as part of the Air Force’s reorganization effort to prepare for emerging security challenges faced […]
A Storied Nebraska Tradition
It’s August. You might notice the crispness in the air or the slight yellowing of the leaves or maybe even the wafting fragrance of roasting meat. Sounds of bustling crowds and the excitement of children surround you. It’s once again time for the Nebraska State Fair. When Nebraskans think of our yearly state fair celebration, […]
A Hidden National Security Problem
In late 2021, a hidden national security problem was finally unveiled. The Fufeng Group, a Chinese agribusiness, bought up 300 acres of farmland in east North Dakota. But it wasn’t just any farmland. The purchase was located in Grand Forks, right around the corner from Grand Forks Air Force Base. Because of China’s history of […]
Fischer & Ricketts Join Bipartisan Effort to Modernize Process for Disclosing Foreign-Owned Land
“The current practice of manual data entry, including the re-typing of paper-filed reports into FSA systems, can lead to the publication of problematic and inaccurate information,” wrote the senators. “We’re told there have been instances where energy developers have been incorrectly identified as having ownership interests from sanctioned nations, when in reality the investment originates from U.S. allies. If true, such errors not only create confusion but also undermine the credibility of the data published by the FSA.”