Press Releases
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Gov. Ricketts Sends Nebraska State Patrol Troopers to Aid Texas in Border Crisis Management
June 19, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that Nebraska would be sending Nebraska State Patrol troopers to Texas in response to a request for support in managing the ongoing crisis in communities along the border of the United States and Mexico. -
Gov. Ricketts Hosts Signing Ceremony for Legislation Strengthening Protections Against Race-Based Discrimination
June 18, 2021
OMAHA – Governor Pete Ricketts held a ceremonial signing of Legislative Bill (LB) 451 this afternoon at the Highlander Dining Room in North Omaha. The bill was introduced and prioritized by State Senator Terrell McKinney of Omaha. It strengthens protections against workplace discrimination on the basis of race, clarifying that race includes characteristics such as hair texture and protective hairstyles. -
Gov. Ricketts’ Juneteenth Statement
June 18, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement in observance of Juneteenth, which is celebrated Saturday, June 19, 2021. -
State Offices to Close June 18th to Observe Juneteenth
June 17, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts, in expectation of federal legislation to be signed shortly and in accordance with state law, announced that state offices will be closed and teammates will be granted a day of leave for Juneteenth which will be observed on Friday, June 18, 2021. -
Gov. Ricketts to Host “Stop 30 x 30” Town Hall in York
June 16, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that he will host a “Stop 30 x 30” town hall in York. 30 x 30 is a goal set by President Joe Biden to permanently protect in its natural state 30 percent of the nation’s land and waters by 2030. The Governor also has upcoming town halls scheduled in Gordon and Pickrell. -
Gov. Ricketts, Nebraska Department of Education Recognize 31 Students for Top ACT Scores
June 16, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) hosted a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda to recognize graduates from the class of 2021 who achieved a top score on their ACT college entrance exam. -
Gov. Ricketts Proclaims “State Museum Day” in Nebraska
June 14, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts signed a proclamation declaring “State Museum Day” in celebration of the University of Nebraska State Museum’s 150th anniversary. The proclamation honors the State Museum and acknowledges the important cultural contributions made by all museums throughout Nebraska. -
Gov. Ricketts: President Biden’s Decision to Stop Keystone XL Hurts Nebraska Taxpayers
June 09, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that TC Energy would terminate the Keystone XL pipeline project. This decision follows President Biden’s decision to cancel the presidential permit for the pipeline. -
Gov. Ricketts Comments on Biden Administration’s Plans to Revise Federal Waters of the U.S. Regulation
June 09, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that President Joseph R. Biden’s Administration announced plans to revise the Waters of the U.S. rule. -
Gov. Ricketts to Host “Stop 30 x 30” Town Hall in Alliance Today, Announces Events in Gordon & Pickrell
June 08, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that he will host “Stop 30 x 30” town halls in Gordon and Pickrell. 30 x 30 is a goal set by President Joe Biden to permanently protect in its natural state 30 percent of the nation’s land and waters by 2030.
