GRAND ISLAND, NE – Monday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced he will host his second “Federal Issues Forum” at the Nebraska State Fair on August 29, 2025, from 10AM-12PM CT. The event will include a legislative update from Senator Ricketts and two panel discussions on federal issues facing Nebraskans. It comes after Senator Ricketts hosted his first-ever Federal Issues Forum last year on challenges facing Nebraska agriculture.
“This Federal Issues Forum is an opportunity to discuss the progress we’ve made in delivering results for Nebraskans,” Ricketts said. “We’re protecting families, securing the border, and fostering a stronger economy. I encourage Nebraskans to attend.”
The event will be open to the public. The panel discussions will include a moderated question and answer portion. Panels include:
- “Reining In Environmental Red Tape: A Conversation on Improving the EPA” with Senator Pete Ricketts and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
- “Senate Solutions to Get America Back on Track” with Senator Pete Ricketts and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY).
EVENT: Ricketts Hosts Federal Issues Forum at Nebraska State Fair
| Date: | Friday, August 29, 2025 |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT |
| Where: | Raising Nebraska Building (Map here)
Nebraska State Fair Grounds 501 East Fonner Park Road Grand Island, NE 68801 |
