LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts will be holding a town hall in Scottsbluff on Friday, September 21st with Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson. The Governor invites the public to attend the town hall.
Press Releases
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You’re Invited: Gov. Ricketts, Nebraska Farm Bureau to Host Town Hall in Scottsbluff
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Gov. Ricketts Signs “Year of the American Legion” Proclamation
September 18, 2018LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts signed a proclamation declaring the “Year of the American Legion” leading up to the organization’s 100th anniversary on September 16th, 2019. He was joined by Nebraska American Legion Department Commander Lyle Bartels, Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert, and nearly 100 American Legion members.
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Gov. Ricketts Hosts “Welcome Home” Picnic for Recently Discharged Service Members
September 18, 2018LINCOLN – On Friday, Governor Ricketts hosted 45 recently discharged service members and their families at his residence for the 2018 Veterans Welcome Home picnic. The event, in its third year, was co-hosted by the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) along with the Nebraska 150 Commission and Walmart.
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Gov. Ricketts’ Constitution Day Statement
September 17, 2018LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement in observance of Constitution Day. Constitution Day is observed today, September 17, 2018.
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Gov. Ricketts Deploys Nebraska Army National Guard Helicopters, Soldiers for Hurricane Florence Relief Operations
September 14, 2018LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that he is mobilizing two Nebraska Army National Guard helicopters and 13 Soldiers assigned to a Lincoln-based Nebraska Army National Guard aviation unit in support of the Hurricane Florence relief operations. The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) received a request for helicopters and crews for air search and rescue in Raleigh, N.C. NEMA arranged the sharing of resources through the Emergency Management... read more
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Two Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge Vacancy in the Fifth Judicial District
September 13, 2018LINCOLN – The Judicial Nominating Commission for the County Court, Fifth Judicial District provided the following two names for the Governor’s consideration: Andrew R. Lange of Waverly; and Jason D. Mielak of Columbus. The Fifth Judicial District of the County Court consists of Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, and York Counties.
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Governor Ricketts Presides over 50th Annual Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference Closing Ceremonies
September 12, 2018OMAHA – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts was joined by 400 U.S. and Japanese delegates for the third and final day of the 50th Annual Conference of the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association (MWJA) in Omaha. The Governor presided over closing ceremonies this afternoon.
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Gov. Ricketts Opens the 50th Annual Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference in Omaha
September 11, 2018OMAHA – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts and 400 U.S. and Japanese delegates commenced the second day of the 50th annual conference of the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association (MWJA) in Omaha. MWJA is the preeminent organization devoted to strengthening bonds between Japan and the Midwestern American states. Governor Ricketts delivered welcoming remarks this morning from the Grand Ballroom at the downtown Hilton hotel.
“The United States and Japan share a decades-... read more
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Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on Patriot Day
September 10, 2018LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day, which will be observed on September 11, 2018. Flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Patriot Day.
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Gov. Ricketts to host Trump Trade Officials, U.S. & Japan Leaders at the 50th Annual Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference in Omaha
September 07, 2018LINCOLN – Next week, Governor Pete Ricketts will host U.S. and Japanese business and government leaders at the 50th Annual Midwest U.S.-Japan Association (MWJA) Conference in Omaha. Each year, the conference attracts about 400 U.S. and Japanese business executives, and will highlight the strong relationship between Japan and Midwestern states. This year, the conference takes place September 9-11, 2018.
