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July 23, 2019
Nebraska’s agriculture producers, our farmers and ranchers, are the backbone of our great state. They cultivate crops and raise livestock to feed people here in the United States and all over the world. Along the way, they create hundreds of thousands of great-paying jobs for our economy. In their work, they exemplify the grit, community spirit, and stewardship of the land and natural resources that define who we are as a people.
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July 22, 2019
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts thanked outgoing Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) Director Dave Rippe for his outstanding service. During his tenure, Rippe helped grow the State of Nebraska and led Nebraska to win national economic development awards. Rippe is departing the agency to return home to Hastings where he will work in real estate and talent development.
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July 22, 2019
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from President Donald J. Trump, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, who passed away. Justice Stevens served on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1975 to 2010.
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July 20, 2019
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts released the fourth episode of “The Nebraska Way” featuring retired Nebraska NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson. In their conversation, they talk about how Clayton’s upbringing in Nebraska impacted his career path, his time in space, various books he has published, and how perseverance and determination got him to where he is today.
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July 18, 2019
LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts encourages ag producers and businesses across Nebraska to consider joining the November 9-16, 2019 International Trade Mission to Germany. Officials from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) will accompany Gov. Ricketts and Nebraska businesses on the trade mission. The delegation will visit Berlin, Lower Saxony, and North-Rhine Westphalia.
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July 18, 2019
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced recent appointments he has made to fill Nebraska’s boards and commissions.
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July 17, 2019
LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts, State teammates, and over 450 community leaders and economic development professionals gathered today in Lincoln for the annual Governor’s Summit on Economic Development.
