March 28, 2024

Ricketts tapped to fill Nebraska’s open Senate seat

Former Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said he would pass on any other opportunities that come along over the next 1src years as he shifts his focus to federal office. | Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Photo Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed Pete Ricketts, the state’s former GOP governor, to fill retired Sen. Ben Sasse’s seat through

Sasse likely to resign from Senate, putting all eyes on Ricketts

Sasse said he and his wife have been “pursued by wonderful institutions the past two years, but we’ve resisted being a finalist. This time is different because the University of Florida is different: I think Florida is the most interesting university in America right now.” The second-term Sasse made a name for himself as a…

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