Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

12/10/2024, 1:42 PM
Status
Active
State
Nebraska
Last Reported Cash on Hand
0
Date of Birth
1964-08-19
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Full Address
139 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Phone
(202) 224-4224
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20510

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
Pete Ricketts believes in promoting free-market principles, reducing regulations, and cutting taxes to stimulate economic growth in Nebraska. He supports small businesses and job creation as key drivers of the state's economy.

Agriculture

Conservative
Pete Ricketts is a strong advocate for Nebraska's agriculture industry, emphasizing the importance of supporting farmers and ranchers. He focuses on promoting agricultural innovation, expanding markets, and protecting property rights for agricultural producers.

Immigration

Extremely conservative
Pete Ricketts supports strict enforcement of immigration laws, including border security measures and cracking down on illegal immigration. He believes in prioritizing legal immigration and ensuring that Nebraska's resources are not strained by undocumented immigrants.

Education

Conservative
Pete Ricketts advocates for school choice and empowering parents to make decisions about their children's education. He supports increasing funding for public schools while also promoting alternatives such as charter schools and homeschooling.

Energy

Conservative
Pete Ricketts is a proponent of an 'all of the above' energy strategy, which includes supporting traditional energy sources like oil and natural gas as well as investing in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. He emphasizes the importance of energy independence and economic growth in the energy sector.

Climate change

Conservative
Pete Ricketts has expressed skepticism about the scientific consensus on climate change and believes that government regulations to address climate change could harm Nebraska's economy. He supports voluntary efforts to reduce carbon emissions and adaptation strategies to address potential climate impacts.

Healthcare

Conservative
Pete Ricketts opposes the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and advocates for market-based solutions to healthcare reform. He supports initiatives to increase healthcare access and affordability, such as expanding telehealth services and reducing healthcare regulations.

Housing

Conservative
Pete Ricketts focuses on promoting affordable housing options and reducing barriers to homeownership in Nebraska. He supports policies that encourage private sector investment in housing development and address homelessness issues in the state.

Transportation

Conservative
Pete Ricketts prioritizes infrastructure investment and transportation improvements to support economic growth and connectivity in Nebraska. He advocates for public-private partnerships to fund transportation projects and enhance the state's transportation network.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Pete Ricketts is committed to supporting Nebraska's veterans and ensuring they have access to quality healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. He advocates for expanding veterans' services and resources to address the unique needs of military veterans.

Voting rights

Conservative
Pete Ricketts supports measures to enhance election integrity and prevent voter fraud in Nebraska. He advocates for voter ID laws and other safeguards to protect the integrity of the electoral process while ensuring that eligible voters have access to the ballot.

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