LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced a leadership transition for the Division of Children and Family Services (CFS) at the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Current CFS Director Doug Weinberg will step down effective August 4, 2017, and Matt Wallen will serve as the next Division Director for CFS.
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Gov. Ricketts Announces Children and Family Services Leadership Transition
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Gov. Ricketts Relieves State Patrol Colonel of Duty, Places Top Staff on Administrative Leave
June 30, 2017LINCOLN – At a news conference this morning, Governor Pete Ricketts announced he had relieved the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Colonel Brad Rice of his duties following a review into how use of force investigations are conducted by NSP.
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Gov. Ricketts Launches Department of Transportation
June 30, 2017LINCOLN – Today, Governor Ricketts, along with Director Kyle Schneweis, the director of the newly created Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), unveiled the new name and logo for the Department of Transportation. The new agency follows the passage of LB 339, which creates the Department of Roads and the Department of Aeronautics merging officially on July 1, 2017. This bill was one of Governor Ricketts’ top priorities during the 2017 legislative session.
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President Trump, Gov. Ricketts Discuss Nebraska Energy Innovation during White House Roundtable
June 29, 2017WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Donald J. Trump hosted Governor Pete Ricketts and leaders from across the United States for a roundtable discussion on energy policy at the White House. The roundtable is a part of Energy Week, which is highlighting the Trump Administration’s work to cut red tape and develop America’s energy potential.
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Developing Nebraska’s Workforce
June 28, 2017Nebraska is the best place in the world because of our people. Over the years, smart, hardworking, loyal Nebraskans have transformed the prairie where buffalo roamed to a growing state that leads the world in ag biotechnology, medicine, and manufacturing. Our people are second to none. I know from experience that when you hire a Nebraskan, you are getting someone with a great work ethic and strong character. While character is the foundation of our strong workforce, it is also important... read more
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Gov. Ricketts Announces Ag Director to Celebrate Arrival of Nebraska Beef in China
June 27, 2017LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach will be in Beijing and Shanghai June 29-30, 2017 to celebrate the arrival of Nebraska beef into China for the first time in 14 years.
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Gov. Ricketts, Nebraska Ag & Business Groups Applaud WOTUS Repeal
June 27, 2017LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts and Nebraska agriculture and business groups applauded an announcement by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt that the Trump Administration had finalized the repeal of the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule.
