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Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

How the One Big, Beautiful Bill Keeps Nebraska Safe and Secure

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Last week, I shared how the One Big, Beautiful Bill delivers for Nebraska’s hardworking producers — the farmers and ranchers who feed and fuel our nation. Today, I want to detail another top priority: how this new law keeps Nebraskans safe and our communities secure.
My team and I are here to serve you. Contact us anytime by phone at 202-224-4224 or on my website at www.ricketts.senate. gov/contact.

My team and I are here to serve you. Contact us anytime by phone at 202-224-4224 or on my website at www.ricketts.senate. gov/contact.

Biden’s Border Bill Doesn’t Get the Job Done

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
NEBRASKA SENATOR President Joe Biden claims he needs new legislation to secure our southern border. That’s just not true. President Trump brought border crossings to a 45year low. He used the same laws currently available to Biden. Biden is just playing politics and refusing to do his job.
Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read her column in the Polk County News.

Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read her column in the Polk County News.

Secure the Border

Representing You
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
At the end of January, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a terrorist in Minnesota. He crossed our southern border in early 2023, and he roamed freely across our country for almost a year before being detained.
Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

School Bills at State Level

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Four of the eight bills I introduced this session had hearings this week. I previously shared information about one of those bills, LB875, which would prevent alcohol from being sold less than cost with certain exceptions related to the age of the product.
DEB FISCHER

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The Internet is Open

Deb Fischer
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Despite hysteria from social media, late night comedy shows, or even presidential administrations, net neutrality is not a policy that needs to be controversial.
Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read her column in the Polk County News.

Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read her column in the Polk County News.

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Nebraska’s New Icon

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
“Let your fiction grow out of the land beneath your feet,” Willa Cather once wrote. The famed literary artist first came to Nebraska at the age of nine, when her family settled in Webster County. Years later, she reflected on what it was like to first step foot in our great state.
Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

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Gender Altering and Abortion

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The debate over two bills that were introduced earlier this year have dominated discussion on nearly every bill brought to the floor of the Nebraska Legislature. This week versions of both bills were merged into one.
Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the U.S. Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News

Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the U.S. Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News

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Serving in the Military is An All-American Opportunity

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
One of the hallmarks of America is our all-volunteer military. Members of the American military have defended our freedom since before our country was established, and we are proud of their service and dedication to the homeland.
Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

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Busy Week of Bills

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
It has been a busy week here in the Nebraska Legislature. We also began the first of our many scheduled days of late nights where we work until at least 9 p.m. and often later.
Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the U.S. Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News

Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the U.S. Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News

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Bringing Nebraska’s Views to Washington, D.C.

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Since the start of the new year, I’ve been working on solutions to some of the most consequential issues facing Nebraskans. My colleagues and I have introduced legislation related to everything from unleashing American energy to investing in our national security.