Press Releases
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Gov. Ricketts Urges Ag Producers, Business Leaders to Join Upcoming Trade Mission to Vietnam & Japan
June 14, 2019
LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts wants to remind farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders interested in attending the Governor’s September trade mission to Vietnam and Japan that the deadline to register is June 30, 2019. -
Governor’s Office Encouraging Nominations for Outstanding Volunteers for ServeNebraska’s 2019 Step Forward Awards
June 14, 2019
LINCOLN – The Governor’s Office, along with ServeNebraska, is seeking nominations for the Step Forward Awards. -
Gov. Ricketts Applauds Decision to Move USDA Programs from Washington to the Heartland
June 13, 2019
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following an announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) would move two key programs from Washington, D.C. to the Kansas City area. The programs are the Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). -
Library Commission Announces Final Five Hosts of Nebraska’s Library Innovation Studios Makerspaces
June 13, 2019
LINCOLN – The five final Nebraska libraries have been selected to host Nebraska’s Library Innovation Studios: Transforming Rural Communities makerspaces. They join the 26 initial libraries chosen in October 2017 and December 2018. The Nebraska Library Commission was awarded a National Leadership Grant of $530,732 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for this partnership project with the University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL), Nebraska Innovation Studio, ... read more -
Gov. Ricketts Welcomes President Trump, Hails E15 Victory
June 12, 2019
BELLEVUE – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts welcomed President Donald J. Trump to the Midwest as Air Force One landed at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska. The Governor then joined President Trump at an event in Council Bluffs, Iowa to celebrate the President’s approval of year-round E15. -
Gov. Ricketts Attends Groundbreaking in York, Highlights Ongoing Success of Workforce Housing Act
June 11, 2019
YORK – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts visited York to participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Creekside Apartments. The $5.1 million, 48-unit multifamily complex is the latest project to be carried out using funding from the Nebraska Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act (Housing Act). -
Gov. Ricketts Signs Trio of Bills to Provide Property Tax Relief to Nebraskans
June 11, 2019
LINCOLN – During the recent legislative session, Governor Pete Ricketts signed three bills to provide Nebraskans with additional property tax relief. -
Gov. Ricketts Signs Pro-Life Legislation
June 11, 2019
LINCOLN – Yesterday, at a ceremonial bill signing event in the Governor’s Hearing Room, Governor Pete Ricketts highlighted LB209, a bill that updates Nebraska’s informed consent law. LB209 requires physicians who prescribe the abortion pill to inform the mother that if she changes her mind after taking the pill (mifepristone), it may be possible to continue her pregnancy. -
Gov. Ricketts Touts Nebraska’s Strong Financial Position, Hardworking People
June 10, 2019
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts highlighted two new metrics that indicate the state’s economic strength. Nebraska has the least state debt per capita and the second-highest workforce participation rate among U.S. states. -
Gov. Ricketts, First Lady Shore Invite Nebraskans to Nominate Flood Heroes
June 10, 2019
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts and First Lady Susanne Shore launched an initiative to recognize Nebraska’s flood heroes for their extraordinary acts of bravery in service of their communities. As the state prepares to honor Nebraskans for their remarkable service, the Governor and First Lady invite Nebraskans to nominate a hero online by visiting www.nebraskaimpact.com/flood-heroes.
