Press Releases
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Gov. Ricketts Highlights New Record Low for Nebraska’s Unemployment Rate
September 17, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that Nebraska’s unemployment rate had dropped to 2.2%, the lowest recorded level in state history. -
Gov. Ricketts’ Constitution Day Statement
September 17, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement in observance of Constitution Day. Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17, 2021. -
Gov. Ricketts Declares State Will Permanently Fly the POW/MIA Flag
September 16, 2021
LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts has signed an executive order declaring that the POW/MIA flag must be displayed at all State Building Division (SBD) managed properties that display the flag of the United States of America. -
Gov. Ricketts Hosts Margaret Byfield on “The Nebraska Way” Podcast
September 16, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Ricketts released the 26th episode of “The Nebraska Way” featuring Margaret Byfield, Executive Director of American Stewards of Liberty. During the episode, Byfield discusses President Joe Biden’s radical plan to conserve 30 percent of the nation’s land and water by 2030 and what states are doing to push back on it. -
Gov. Ricketts’ Statement on Douglas County Commissioner Mike Boyle’s Passing
September 13, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that Douglas County Commissioner and former Omaha Mayor Mike Boyle had passed away. -
Gov. Ricketts, First Lady Shore Recognize State Teammates and Partners Working to Promote Child Welfare
September 13, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts, First Lady Susanne Shore, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and state partners recognized child welfare specialists at a proclamation signing ceremony at the State Capitol. -
Gov. Ricketts’ Patriot Day Statement
September 10, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement in observance of Patriot Day, which is celebrated on September 11, 2021: -
Gov. Ricketts Appoints Jeffrey J. Lux as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District
September 10, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts appointed Jeffrey J. Lux of Omaha as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District (Douglas County). -
Gov. Ricketts Appoints Jonathon D. Crosby to the Separate Juvenile Court of Sarpy County
September 10, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts appointed Jonathon D. Crosby of Omaha to the Separate Juvenile Court of Sarpy County. -
Gov. Ricketts: President Biden’s Federal Overreach Is a Stunning Violation of Personal Freedom
September 09, 2021
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. would attempt to mandate coronavirus vaccinations on healthcare workers and private employers.
