Press Releases
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Gov. Ricketts Proclaims Hunting and Fishing Day
September 22, 2020
LINCOLN – This afternoon, Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed Saturday, September 26th as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Nebraska during a ceremony at the State Capitol. The proclamation recognizes the contributions Nebraska’s sportsmen and women make to the state’s conservation efforts and economic well-being. -
Gov. Ricketts & DHHS Leaders Highlight Service to Medicaid Recipients, Temporary Housing Option for Teachers
September 21, 2020
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts held a press briefing to provide updates on the State’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. -
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
September 19, 2020
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 in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away yesterday. -
Gov. Ricketts Announces Nance County as Nebraska’s 50th Livestock Friendly County
September 18, 2020
FULLERTON – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts designated Nance County as Nebraska’s newest Livestock Friendly County (LFC). Nance County is the 50th county in the state to apply for, meet the requirements, and receive the LFC designation. The Livestock Friendly County program is administered by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA). -
Gov. Ricketts Highlights Nebraska’s Lowest-in-the-Nation Unemployment
September 18, 2020
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts welcomed news that Nebraska has the lowest unemployment rate in the United States, at 4.0%. -
Gov. Ricketts’ Constitution Day Statement
September 17, 2020
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement in observance of Constitution Day. Constitution Day is observed on September 17, 2020. -
Gov. Ricketts Appoints Candice J. Novak to the Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County
September 17, 2020
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts appointed Candice J. Novak of Omaha to the Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County. -
Gov. Ricketts Thanks U.S. Dept. of Transportation for $7.56 Million Grant to Help Build Blair Bypass
September 16, 2020
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts applauded an announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation that the Blair South Bypass transportation project has been selected to receive a competitive $7.56-million federal grant to assist in the funding of the project. -
Gov. Ricketts Applauds President Trump’s Support for Ethanol
September 14, 2020
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement applauding two recent actions by President Donald J. Trump in support of ethanol. -
Gov. Ricketts Hosts U.S. Senator Ben Sasse on “The Nebraska Way” Podcast
September 14, 2020
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts released the nineteenth episode of “The Nebraska Way” featuring U.S. Senator Ben Sasse. During this episode, Senator Sasse discusses his time in the U.S. Senate, what led him to run for office, foreign policy regarding China, and his work to confirm President Trump’s judicial nominees.
