Press Releases
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Nebraska Achieves Record-High Employment
May 20, 2022
LINCOLN – Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Nebraska’s preliminary employment for April 2022 reached an all-time high of 1,040,325. This means nearly 22,000 more Nebraskans are working now than prior to the pandemic (February 2020). Additionally, Nebraska’s unemployment rate is at 1.9%. That’s tied for the lowest rate ever achieved by any state. -
Nebraska Records Billion Dollars in Monthly Gross Receipts for First Time in State History
May 20, 2022
LINCOLN – Nebraska’s April revenue receipts are out, and the results are record-smashing. The State’s gross receipts for last month were over one billion dollars, at $1,185,536,454, and net receipts were at $939 million. At $375 million above projections, April 2022 marks the largest net revenue increase in state history. -
Gov. Ricketts Hosts 70th Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on “The Nebraska Way” Podcast
May 17, 2022
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts released the 38th episode of “The Nebraska Way,” featuring 70th Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. During the episode, Secretary Pompeo discusses his experience in the Trump administration, his views on the People's Republic of China, and his thoughts on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. -
Gov. Ricketts Comments on Record-High April Tax Receipts
May 16, 2022
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts commented on the State’s revenue receipts for April 2022, which topped projections by over $375 million for the month. -
Gov. Ricketts Seeks Applicants for Legislative District 31 Vacancy
May 16, 2022
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that he will seek qualified applicants to fill the vacancy in Legislative District 31, created by the passing of Senator Rich Pahls on April 27, 2022. -
Gov. Ricketts Appoints Jason Bergevin as District Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District
May 12, 2022
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts appointed Jason Bergevin of Lincoln as District Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District. The Fifth District consists of Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, and York counties. -
Gov. Ricketts Appoints David Bargen as District Court Judge in the First Judicial District
May 12, 2022
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts appointed David Bargen of Adams as District Court Judge in the First Judicial District. The First Judicial District consists of Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, Saline, and Thayer counties. -
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Remembrance of Americans Lost to COVID-19
May 12, 2022
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff immediately in solemn remembrance of American lives lost due to the coronavirus. According to the proclamation, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of one million Americans. -
Gov. Ricketts, DHHS Proclaim May as “Foster Care Month” in Nebraska
May 12, 2022
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed May as “Foster Care Month” during a morning ceremony at the State Capitol. He was joined by leaders from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Children and Family Services (CFS) and partner nonprofits supporting foster care in Nebraska. -
Gov. Ricketts: President Biden Must Unleash U.S. Energy Production, Cut Red Tape to Ease Inflation
May 10, 2022
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement in response to President Joe Biden’s plan to combat inflation:
