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Mar 11, 2019

The Rallying Cry | Issue: 1

A huge thank you to Nebraska's first responders and emergency management personnel and volunteers who are helping our communities cope with record flood waters. Here's how you can help: 1. Contact @neiaredcross and donate time, money, or blood: https://rdcrss.org/2FbRh8n 2. Support the work your emergency manager is doing. Contacts here: https://bit.ly/2TOKSJY 3. Share these links to help spread the word! ICYMI: Tax relief heading in the direction we need (Kearney Hub) This w

Dec 26, 2018

Slama To Fill Upcoming Legislative Vacancy

LINCOLN – Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has announced the appointment of a Nebraska native to fill an upcoming vacancy in the State Legislature. Ricketts announced Wednesday that Julie Slama, a fifth generation Nebraskan from Peru, to fill an upcoming vacancy in Legislative District 1. Slama worked with special needs students as a Substitute Paraprofessional at Auburn Public Schools. Most recently, she served as Press Secretary on Ricketts reelection campaign. The appointme

Dec 13, 2018

Trump appoints Gov. Pete Ricketts to serve on trade advisory committee

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has appointed Nebraska’s Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts to serve on an advisory committee for trade policy. “President Trump has been working tirelessly to secure new trade deals for the United States,” Ricketts said in a press release. “From his newly signed deal with Canada and Mexico to bringing American beef back to China, the President has been delivering on his promises. It is an honor to support President Trump’s work in this advisory

Jul 9, 2018

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts Announces $600 Million for Road Projects

Nebraska will invest $600 million in transportation-related projects, Gov. Pete Ricketts announced July 6. The announcement coincides with the release of the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s Program Book for fiscal years 2019-24, which outlines projects scheduled for funding in the coming years. “My administration has been committed to making investments in projects all across the state to build the 21st-century transportation network that is helping connect our commun

May 21, 2018

RELEASE: Setting The Record Straight On Lying Bob Krist

MEDIA CONTACT: Matthew Trail Mattew@GovernorRicketts.com (402) 452-7547 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2018 Setting The Record Straight On Lying Bob Krist Lincoln, NE - In Election Night remarks and subsequent media appearances, Democrat gubernatorial candidate Bob Krist has made numerous factually inaccurate statements regarding Governor Pete Ricketts' record. "Bob Krist has lied repeatedly, even lying about easily verifiable facts," said campaign Director of Communications

May 5, 2018

At NRA meeting, Ricketts says group has been 'vilified and unfairly attacked'

LINCOLN — Saying the National Rifle Association had been “vilified and unfairly attacked,” Gov. Pete Ricketts avowed his support for Second Amendment rights in a speech at the association’s annual meeting. The governor spoke Friday at the NRA’s forum in Dallas to a crowd that earlier in the day heard from President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and others. Second Amendment rights are fundamental to Americans, but those

Apr 9, 2018

Want jobs? Nebraska reforms have more people working, fewer on welfare and food stamps

Pete Ricketts has said his parents taught him a simple truth: Every job is important, so whatever you do, be the best you can be at it. As governor of Nebraska, Ricketts is living that lesson by setting a standard for governors around the country with policies that make it easier for Nebraskans to get back to work. Under Ricketts’ leadership, Nebraska has made giant strides in removing barriers to work and entrepreneurship. He’s made it easier for more people to find jobs, an

Mar 21, 2018

Gov. Ricketts appoints Jonathan J. Papik to the Supreme Court

"From his legal education at Harvard to his time serving under federal judges, Jonathan brings broad experience to the state's highest court," said Governor Ricketts. Governor Pete Ricketts announced on Wednesday that he is appointing Jonathan J. Papik to the Supreme Court of the Fourth Judicial District of Nebraska. According to a press release from the governors office, before entering private practice, Papik served as a law clerk for Judge Laurence H. Silberman of the U.S.

Mar 13, 2018

Gov. Ricketts Announces Second Consecutive "Governor's Cup" Victory

Today, Governor Pete Ricketts received Site Selection Magazine's "Governor's Cup" for the second consecutive year. The prestigious award recognizes states that have demonstrated the most outstanding economic development achievements over the past year. Nebraska received the Cup for having the most capital investment projects per capita in the nation in 2017. “On behalf of our state, I wish to express gratitude to Site Selection Magazine for once again recognizing Nebraska as