LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on Aug. 23, 2023: * * * Today, Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that University of Nebraska President Ted Carter plans to step down at the end of the year. "Ted Carter successfully led the University of Nebraska system through a period of great change and significant hurdles, including a worldwide pandemic. During his time at NU, he strengthened the university's finances and helpe  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on Aug. 22, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement thanking current University of Nebraska President Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. for his leadership and service to Nebraska over the last four years. President Carter today announced he will be transitioning to President of the Ohio State University in January 2024. "Since 2019, Ted Carter has led the University of Nebra  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) recently joined her fellow Republican members of the Senate Armed Services Committee in demanding the Department of Defense halt the sale of border wall construction materials. Recent reports revealed the Department was moving quickly to dispose of the parts. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), ranking member of the Armed Services Committee, led the letter to Defense  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on Aug. 25, 2023: * * * Back to School The back-to-school season has arrived, and families across the country are busy with all the anticipation, activities, and new learning opportunities that come with it. However, on a wide range of issues - from the cost of supplies to lagging student proficiencies - many Americans are facing unprecedented hardships resulting from the anti-growth, anti-parent policies of the  more

BROWNVILLE, Nebraska, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2023: Last week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), the Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, toured the Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville, NE. "To achieve lasting energy independence and security, America must be a leader in nuclear energy," said Ricketts. "Cooper Nuclear generates clean, safe, and reliable elect  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on on Aug. 21, 2023: * * * My Favorite Nebraska Tradition Of all our Nebraska traditions, one is especially memorable. It's a big production that seems to bring our whole state together to enjoy exhibits, shows, food, friends, and a lot of fun. The sights, sounds, and smells are unmistakable. I'm talking about the Nebraska State Fair, of course! After many years of attending the fair, I still get excited for thi  more

GERING, Nebraska, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on Aug. 23, 2023: * * * Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement following the announcement of University of Nebraska President Ted Carter's plans to resign at the end of 2023. "The University of Nebraska system has greatly benefited from Vice Admiral Carter's leadership," said Rep. Smith."Thanks to his tireless work, NU has strengthened its leadership in education, research, an  more