Press Releases
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Gov. Ricketts Spotlights German Biotech Investments as Trade Mission Concludes
November 18, 2019
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – This weekend, Governor Pete Ricketts wrapped up his first trade mission to Germany. His final activities included visiting companies that have made key investments in Nebraska and promoting Nebraska beef. -
Gov. Ricketts Visits CLAAS, Highlights Nebraska’s German Apprenticeship Program during National Apprenticeship Week
November 15, 2019
HARSEWINKEL, GERMANY – This week is National Apprenticeship Week, and during Governor Pete Ricketts’ trade mission to Germany, he is highlighting Nebraska’s innovative German-style apprenticeship program. Today, Gov. Ricketts visited the international headquarters of CLAAS during his trade mission to Germany. CLAAS, a prominent manufacturer of agricultural equipment, located its North American headquarters in Omaha. -
Gov. Ricketts Visits Graepel, Showcases Great Jobs Created by German Manufacturers in Nebraska
November 14, 2019
LOENINGEN, GERMANY – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts visited the international headquarters of Graepel during his trade mission to Germany. Graepel, a manufacturer of perforated metals, has its North American headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. -
Gov. Ricketts Visits World’s Largest Ag Tech Fair to Promote Nebraska’s Products
November 13, 2019
HANNOVER, GERMANY – This week, Governor Pete Ricketts and his trade delegation visited the world’s leading agricultural technology fair. The fair, Agritechnica, is hosted in Hannover with 450,000 visitors from 130 countries. -
Gov. Ricketts Meets with Top Trade Officials in Berlin
November 12, 2019
BERLIN, GERMANY – This week, Governor Pete Ricketts and a delegation of more than 25 Nebraskans kicked off the second day of their trade mission to Germany with a briefing from the U.S. Embassy in Berlin on trade and investment opportunities in Germany. -
Gov. Ricketts Launches Trade Mission to Germany, Preferred Popcorn Signs Trade Agreement
November 12, 2019
BERLIN, GERMANY – This week, Governor Pete Ricketts is leading a trade mission to Germany to promote Nebraska’s quality ag products and to thank German companies for creating jobs in Nebraska. -
Gov. Ricketts’ Veterans Day Statement
November 08, 2019
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement in observance of Veterans Day. Veterans Day is observed on November 11, 2019. -
Gov. Ricketts Highlights Regional Emergency Declaration That Eases Transportation of Heating Fuel
November 06, 2019
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts called attention to an important regional emergency declaration that eases the transportation of heating fuel (propane, natural gas, etc.) in Nebraska and nearby states. The Regional Field Administrators for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Midwestern Service Center and Western Service Center have issued an emergency declaration providing regulatory relief to commercial transporters of heating fuel. The ... read more -
Six Nominees Forwarded for Two Juvenile Court Judge Vacancies in the Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County
November 06, 2019
LINCOLN – Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County (consisting of Douglas County) provided the following six names for the Governor’s consideration: Amy N. Schuchman and Mary “Peg” Stevens, both of Elkhorn; Jessica P. Douglas, Candice J. Novak, Kathleen S. Pallesen, and Joy M. Suder, all of Omaha. -
Gov. Ricketts and First Lady Shore Launch Video Project Featuring Young Leaders in Nebraska
November 04, 2019
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts and First Lady Susanne Shore launched Nebraska: It Happens Here, a video storytelling initiative presented by Nebraska Impact.
