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Two Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge Vacancy in the Eleventh Judicial District
October 16, 2018LINCOLN – The Judicial Nominating Commission for the District Court, Eleventh Judicial District. The district includes Arthur, Chase, Dawson, Dundy, Furnas, Hayes, Frontier, Gosper, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow, and Thomas counties. The commission provided the following two names for the Governor’s consideration: Michael E. Piccolo, North Platte; and Felicia K. Fair, Ogallala. -
Gov. Ricketts Appoints James M. Masteller to the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District
October 16, 2018LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts appointed James M. Masteller of Omaha to the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District. -
Gov. Ricketts Appoints Andrew R. Lange to the County Court of the Fifth Judicial District
October 16, 2018LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts appointed Andrew R. Lange of Waverly to the County Court of the Fifth Judicial District. -
Gov. Ricketts Appoints Joseph E. Dalton to the County Court of the Third Judicial District
October 16, 2018LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts appointed Joseph E. Dalton of Waverly to the County Court of the Third Judicial District. -
Cutting Red Tape for Farm Families
October 16, 2018With new technology and innovative farming techniques, modern day agriculture is more critical than ever to growing opportunities in Nebraska. Whether you work in a biotech lab, operate a combine in a field, or refinance loans at a bank, agriculture reaches into nearly every aspect of our economy, accounting for about a quarter of the jobs in Nebraska. Right now, Forbes ranks Nebraska the fourth best state for business and fourth best state for regulatory climate. Building on this strength ... read more -
Gov. Ricketts, State Patrol, & Ag Leaders Unveil New Guidance for Livestock Hauling
October 15, 2018LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts, the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), and agriculture producers throughout the state of Nebraska are working together to keep Nebraska roads safe and keep livestock moving. The collaboration includes several key points that will assist livestock haulers in complying with the rules of the road. It also provides for a system to rapidly address situations in which a livestock hauler is put out of ... read more -
Gov. Ricketts Comments on Nomination of Omaha Attorney Brian Buescher to the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
October 11, 2018LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement praising President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Omaha Attorney Brian Buescher to serve as District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska.
