{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.ricketts.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-making-the-good-life-affordable-for-all-nebraskans/", "VIDEO: Making the Good Life Affordable for All Nebraskans", "2026-06-26", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "Senate", "NE", "Pete Ricketts", "R000618", "www.ricketts.senate.gov", "ricketts", "https://www.ricketts.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list&pagenum=", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted his work in the Senate to make the Good Life affordable for all Nebraskans. Ricketts discussed how the Trump Accounts invest in the next generation of Nebraskans. He also highlighted wins for families in the Working Families Tax Cuts.\n\n\u201cIn the Senate, I\u2019m fighting to renew the American dream,\u201d said Ricketts. \u201cThe Working Families Tax Cuts invest in American families and the next generation. With my Senate Republican colleagues, we\u2019re building a path for 250 more years of the Good Life in Nebraska. The Working Families Tax Cuts was great for families.\u201d\n\nWatch the video here.\n\nTRANSCRIPT: \u201cOur country was founded on the belief that all Americans have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.\n\n\u201cThese building blocks make the American dream possible.\n\n\u201cWe live in a nation of opportunity.\n\n\u201cA nation that enables kids to have it better than their parents, and a nation that believes that hard work leads to success.\n\n\u201cFor the last 250 years, Americans from all backgrounds have achieved their American dream.\n\n\u201cIn the Senate, I\u2019m fighting to renew the American dream.\n\n\u201cThe Working Families Tax Cuts invest in American families and the next generation.\n\n\u201cWith my Senate Republican colleagues, we\u2019re building a path for 250 more years of the Good Life in Nebraska.\n\n\u201cThe Working Families Tax Cuts was great for families.\n\n\u201cOne of the ways we\u2019re supporting Nebraskans is with the new Trump Accounts.\n\n\u201cThese investment accounts will kick start the American dream for kids.\n\n\u201cYou can download the app now.\n\n\u201cStarting on July 4th, Nebraskans will be able to start opening these accounts.\n\n\u201cAll American kids under the age of 18 are eligible for Trump Accounts.\n\n\u201cThose born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028 will be able to enroll in accounts that will automatically have $1,000 deposited.\n\n\u201cThis investment will be provided by the U.S. Treasury.\n\n\u201cParents and guardians will be the custodians for the accounts, but kids will own them.\n\n\u201cAt age 18, the Trump Accounts will be theirs.\n\n\u201cThese accounts will work like traditional Individual Retirement Accounts.\n\n\u201cUp to $5,000 a year can be deposited into the Trump Account.\n\n\u201cParents and family members, churches, community groups, nonprofits, and even employers can contribute.\n\n\u201cMany have already committed to contributing.\n\n\u201cFor example, Michael and Susan Dell have donated $6.25 billion.\n\n\u201cThanks to the Dells\u2019 unprecedented gift, the first 25 million American children age 10 and under living in zip codes with a median income below $150,000 will receive an additional $250.\n\n\u201cCharles Schwab will match the government\u2019s $1,000 investment for the families that work for them as well.\n\n\u201cOur state government will open accounts for all foster kids in Nebraska.\n\n\u201cThese Fostering the Future accounts work just the same, making sure young Nebraskans in foster care, when they turn 18, they\u2019ll get a little extra financial help.\n\n\u201cThis is money that young Nebraskans can put toward college, buying their first home, or starting a business.\n\n\u201cFor the children whose accounts will start with $1,000, additional contributions are not required.\n\n\u201cThe accounts will still grow.\n\n\u201cAs these accounts launch, we will provide more details.\n\n\u201cAnother way we are investing in our children and families is with the expansion of the Child Tax Credit.\n\n\u201cWithout the Working Families Tax Cuts, the Child Tax Credit was set to decrease by $1,000, but Senate Republicans increased the Child Tax Credit to $2,200 a year per child and made it permanent.\n\n\u201cThis will benefit over 239,000 Nebraska families.\n\n\u201cIncreasing the Child Tax Credit allows families to have more money to put in their pockets.\n\n\u201cWe want to encourage Americans to work hard for their families.\n\n\u201cThis is what keeps the American dream alive.\n\n\u201cThe Working Families Tax Cuts also provides an increase in the Child and Dependent Tax Credit, as well.\n\n\u201cWe increased the maximum tax credit rate from 25% to 50%, and we also increased the tax deduction from $5,000 to $7,500 for dependent care.\n\n\u201cWe made the first-ever permanent Paid Family Medical Leave Credit based on legislation from Senator Deb Fischer.\n\n\u201cWe expanded tax credits for employer-provided child care, and created new credits for small businesses.\n\n\u201cWe also extended the ABLE Accounts, which otherwise would have expired in 2025.\n\n\u201cThese accounts help individuals with disabilities to save and invest through tax-free savings without losing eligibility for federal programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.\n\n\u201cThese are real investments in American families and the next generation.\n\n\u201cAnd I want to note that every Democrat \u2014 every single one \u2014 voted against these provisions.\n\n\u201cSenate Republicans are the ones renewing opportunity for our kids\u2019 futures and supporting our working families.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re encouraging and supporting the American dream.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re making the good life more attainable for all Nebraskans.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T06:16:17Z", "2026-06-27T06:17:30Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", 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