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September 29, 2022 at 8:11 PM

Gov. Ricketts Supports Multi-State Challenge to Biden Administration’s Student Loan Cancellation Program

Gov. Ricketts Supports Multi-State Challenge to Biden Administration?s Student Loan Cancellation Program Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Supports Multi-State Challenge to Biden Administration?s Student Loan Cancellation Program 09/…

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September 29, 2022 at 1:56 PM

Gov. Ricketts Appoints Colin Palm to the County Court for the Second Judicial District

Gov. Ricketts Appoints Colin Palm to the County Court for the Second Judicial District Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Appoints Colin Palm to the County Court for the Second Judicial District 09/29/2022 08:52 AM CDT LINCOLN ??…

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September 27, 2022 at 10:17 PM

Enjoying Nebraska’s Great Outdoors

Enjoying Nebraska?s Great Outdoors Governor Ricketts has released a new weekly column, which is now available below. Enjoying Nebraska?s Great Outdoors 09/27/2022 05:15 PM CDT It?s been refreshing to feel the crisp air with the arrival of autumn.? As the weather cools off and leaves b…

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September 27, 2022 at 10:17 PM

Gov. Ricketts Recognizes State Teammates Working to Promote Child Welfare

Gov. Ricketts Recognizes State Teammates Working to Promote Child Welfare Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Recognizes State Teammates Working to Promote Child Welfare 09/27/2022 05:13 PM CDT LINCOLN ??Today, Governor Pete?Ricke…

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September 20, 2022 at 3:12 PM

Bridging the Digital Divide to Connect Nebraska

Bridging the Digital Divide to Connect Nebraska Governor Ricketts has released a new weekly column, which is now available below. Bridging the Digital Divide to Connect Nebraska 09/20/2022 10:09 AM CDT Over the years, Nebraskans have built thousands of miles of trails, rails, power li…

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September 20, 2022 at 2:07 AM

Gov. Ricketts Extends Executive Orders to Facilitate Hospital Planning & Strengthen Healthcare Workforce

Gov. Ricketts Extends Executive Orders to Facilitate Hospital Planning & Strengthen Healthcare Workforce Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Extends Executive Orders to Facilitate Hospital Planning & Strengthen Healthcare Workf…

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September 19, 2022 at 5:48 PM

Gov. Ricketts Honors 2022 Recipients of the Governor’s Wellness Award

Gov. Ricketts Honors 2022 Recipients of the Governor?s Wellness Award Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Honors 2022 Recipients of the Governor?s Wellness Award 09/19/2022 12:43 PM CDT LINCOLN ??Today, Governor Pete?Ricketts?and …

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September 19, 2022 at 5:38 PM

Per the White House’s proclamation, all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to return to full staff at sunset today

Per the White House?s proclamation, all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to return to full staff at sunset today NOTE: Today, Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest during a funeral ceremony in England. Per the White House?s proclamation, all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to return to full staff at s…

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September 16, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Gov. Ricketts’ Constitution Day Statement

Gov. Ricketts? Constitution Day Statement Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts? Constitution Day Statement 09/16/2022 01:50 PM CDT LINCOLN???Today, Governor Pete?Ricketts?issued the following statement in observance of Constitution…

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September 16, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Gov. Ricketts Names Interim Leaders of Dept. of Corrections, Fire Marshal’s Office

Gov. Ricketts Names Interim Leaders of Dept. of Corrections, Fire Marshal?s Office Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Names Interim Leaders of Dept. of Corrections, Fire Marshal?s Office 09/16/2022 11:58 AM CDT LINCOLN ??Today, G…

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September 15, 2022 at 8:39 PM

Gov. Ricketts, Dept. of Revenue Highlight Increased Property Tax Relief Available to Nebraskans

Gov. Ricketts, Dept. of Revenue Highlight Increased Property Tax Relief Available to Nebraskans Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts, Dept. of Revenue Highlight Increased Property Tax Relief Available to Nebraskans 09/15/2022 03:31 PM C…

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September 12, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Strengthening Nebraska’s Presence Abroad

Strengthening Nebraska?s Presence Abroad Governor Ricketts has released a new weekly column, which is now available below. Strengthening Nebraska?s Presence Abroad 09/12/2022 01:30 PM CDT As governor, I?ve prioritized strengthening Nebraska?s presence abroad.? Ninety-five percent of t…

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September 12, 2022 at 2:27 PM

Gov. Ricketts Expresses Strong Opposition to President Biden’s Costly & Unfair Student Loan Forgiveness Scheme

Gov. Ricketts Expresses Strong Opposition to President Biden?s Costly & Unfair Student Loan Forgiveness Scheme Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Expresses Strong Opposition to President Biden?s Costly & Unfair Student Loan Fo…

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September 9, 2022 at 11:37 PM

Gov. Ricketts Appoints Cindy Volkmer to the District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District

Gov. Ricketts Appoints Cindy Volkmer to the District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Appoints Cindy Volkmer to the District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District 09/09/2022 06:30 PM CDT …

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September 9, 2022 at 11:37 PM

Gov. Ricketts Appoints Sarah Moore to the Separate Juvenile Court of Sarpy County

Gov. Ricketts Appoints Sarah Moore to the Separate Juvenile Court of Sarpy County Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Appoints Sarah Moore to the Separate Juvenile Court of Sarpy County 09/09/2022 06:33 PM CDT LINCOLN ??Today, Gov…

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September 9, 2022 at 8:08 PM

Gov. Ricketts Comments on U.S. Department of Education’s Proposed Revisions to Title IX, Urges Nebraskans to Comment

Gov. Ricketts Comments on U.S. Department of Education?s Proposed Revisions to Title IX, Urges Nebraskans to Comment Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Comments on U.S. Department of Education?s Proposed Revisions to Title IX, Urges N…

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September 9, 2022 at 4:46 PM

Gov. Ricketts’ Patriot Day Statement

Gov. Ricketts? Patriot Day Statement Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts? Patriot Day Statement 09/09/2022 11:05 AM CDT LINCOLN ??Today, Governor Pete?Ricketts?issued the following statement in observance of Patriot Day, which is …

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September 9, 2022 at 2:11 AM

Gov. Ricketts Tours Possible Sites of Perkins County Canal & Reservoir System along the South Platte River

Gov. Ricketts Tours Possible Sites of Perkins County Canal & Reservoir System along the South Platte River Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Tours Possible Sites of Perkins County Canal & Reservoir System along the South Plat…

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September 8, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Queen Elizabeth II

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Queen Elizabeth II Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Queen Elizabeth II 09/08/2022 04:22 PM CDT LINCOLN ??Today, Governor Pete?Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation…

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September 8, 2022 at 7:36 PM

Gov. Ricketts Hosts Welcome Home Event for Recently Discharged Service Members

Gov. Ricketts Hosts Welcome Home Event for Recently Discharged Service Members Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Hosts Welcome Home Event for Recently Discharged Service Members 09/08/2022 02:34 PM CDT LINCOLN ??On Wednesday eve…

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September 7, 2022 at 11:14 PM

Gov. Ricketts Highlights “Connect Nebraska” Broadband Initiative

Gov. Ricketts Highlights ?Connect Nebraska? Broadband Initiative Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Highlights ?Connect Nebraska? Broadband Initiative 09/07/2022 06:05 PM CDT LINCOLN ??Today, Governor Pete?Ricketts?held a press c…

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September 6, 2022 at 7:39 PM

Gov. Ricketts to Host “Broadband and Water” Town Halls in Ogallala and Alliance

Gov. Ricketts to Host ?Broadband and Water? Town Halls in Ogallala and Alliance Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts to Host ?Broadband and Water? Town Halls in Ogallala and Alliance 09/06/2022 02:34 PM CDT LINCOLN ??Today, Governo…

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September 6, 2022 at 6:11 PM

Protecting Title IX from the Biden Administration

Protecting Title IX from the Biden Administration Governor Ricketts has released a new weekly column, which is now available below. Protecting Title IX from the Biden Administration 09/06/2022 01:09 PM CDT Fifty years ago, women?s volleyball wasn?t even a varsity sport at the Universi…

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September 6, 2022 at 5:23 PM

Gov. Ricketts Hosts Jane Miller on “The Nebraska Way” Podcast

Gov. Ricketts Hosts Jane Miller on ?The Nebraska Way? Podcast Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Hosts Jane Miller on ?The Nebraska Way? Podcast 09/06/2022 12:13 PM CDT LINCOLN?? Today, Governor Pete?Ricketts?released the 40th?ep…

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September 3, 2022 at 2:26 AM

Gov. Ricketts’ Labor Day Statement

Gov. Ricketts? Labor Day Statement Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts? Labor Day Statement 09/02/2022 09:24 PM CDT LINCOLN?? Today, Governor Pete?Ricketts?issued the following statement in observance of Labor Day: STAY …

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September 1, 2022 at 8:56 PM

Gov. Ricketts Congratulates Corrections Director & Fire Marshal for Excellent Public Service

Gov. Ricketts Congratulates Corrections Director & Fire Marshal for Excellent Public Service Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Congratulates Corrections Director & Fire Marshal for Excellent Public Service 09/01/2022 03:50 PM…

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September 1, 2022 at 2:17 PM

Three Nominees Forwarded for the County Court Judge in the Second Judicial District

Three Nominees Forwarded for the County Court Judge in the Second Judicial District Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Three Nominees Forwarded for the County Court Judge in the Second Judicial District 09/01/2022 09:12 AM CDT Media Contacts: …

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August 30, 2022 at 8:22 PM

Gov. Ricketts Signs Agreement to Expand Access to Affordable Post-Secondary Education in Nebraska

Gov. Ricketts Signs Agreement to Expand Access to Affordable Post-Secondary Education in Nebraska Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Signs Agreement to Expand Access to Affordable Post-Secondary Education in Nebraska 08/30/2022 03:16 …

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August 26, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Nebraska’s Agricultural Innovation

Nebraska?s Agricultural Innovation Governor Ricketts has released a new weekly column, which is now available below. Nebraska?s Agricultural Innovation 08/26/2022 07:59 AM CDT Nebraska is a land of pioneers.? Our state was settled by hardy homesteaders who ventured across windswept pr…

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August 25, 2022 at 2:12 AM

Gov. Ricketts Provides Update on Trade Mission to the United Kingdom & Ireland

Gov. Ricketts Provides Update on Trade Mission to the United Kingdom & Ireland Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Provides Update on Trade Mission to the United Kingdom & Ireland 08/24/2022 09:09 PM CDT LONDON, UNITED KIN…

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August 22, 2022 at 8:41 PM

Gov. Ricketts Meets with British Insurers on Trade Mission

Gov. Ricketts Meets with British Insurers on Trade Mission Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Meets with British Insurers on Trade Mission 08/22/2022 03:37 PM CDT LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM ??Today, Governor Pete?Ricketts?and leaders…

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August 19, 2022 at 7:26 PM

Gov. Ricketts Appoints Denise Kracl to the County Court for the Fifth Judicial District

Gov. Ricketts Appoints Denise Kracl to the County Court for the Fifth Judicial District Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Appoints Denise Kracl to the County Court for the Fifth Judicial District 08/19/2022 02:20 PM CDT LINCOLN …

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August 19, 2022 at 6:48 PM

Two Nominees Forwarded for the District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District

Two Nominees Forwarded for the District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Two Nominees Forwarded for the District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District 08/19/2022 01:35 PM CDT LINCOLN ??Th…

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August 19, 2022 at 6:33 PM

Gov. Ricketts Appoints Richard R. Smith to the County Court for the First Judicial District

Gov. Ricketts Appoints Richard R. Smith to the County Court for the First Judicial District Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Appoints Richard R. Smith to the County Court for the First Judicial District 08/19/2022 01:28 PM CDT …

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August 16, 2022 at 6:07 PM

Growing Nebraska by Developing Our People

Growing Nebraska by Developing Our People Governor Ricketts has released a new weekly column, which is now available below. Growing Nebraska by Developing Our People 08/16/2022 01:03 PM CDT We?re successfully growing Nebraska and creating jobs here in the Good Life.? Nebraska had the …

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August 16, 2022 at 1:27 AM

Gov. Ricketts Announces 2022 Developing Youth Talent Initiative Grant Winners

Gov. Ricketts Announces 2022 Developing Youth Talent Initiative Grant Winners Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Announces 2022 Developing Youth Talent Initiative Grant Winners 08/15/2022 08:24 PM CDT LINCOLN ??Today, Governor Pe…

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August 11, 2022 at 1:23 AM

Gov. Ricketts Hosts Ag and Economic Development Summit

Gov. Ricketts Hosts Ag and Economic Development Summit Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Hosts Ag and Economic Development Summit 08/10/2022 08:15 PM CDT KEARNEY ??Today, Governor Pete?Ricketts?welcomed 365 leaders to Kearney?s?…

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August 10, 2022 at 1:22 PM

Gov. Ricketts Thanks Nebraska Air National Guard for Military Service in Qatar

Gov. Ricketts Thanks Nebraska Air National Guard for Military Service in Qatar Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Thanks Nebraska Air National Guard for Military Service in Qatar 08/10/2022 08:18 AM CDT Al?Udeid?Air Base, QATAR ?…

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August 9, 2022 at 7:47 PM

Coming Together to Grow Nebraska

Coming Together to Grow Nebraska Governor Ricketts has released a new weekly column, which is now available below. Coming Together to Grow Nebraska 08/09/2022 02:44 PM CDT Nebraska is experiencing terrific growth.? We?ve seen big success creating jobs, cutting taxes, and attracting in…

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August 8, 2022 at 6:57 PM

Gov. Ricketts Releases Statement on Potential Special Session to Amend Nebraska’s Abortion Laws

Gov. Ricketts Releases Statement on Potential Special Session to Amend Nebraska?s Abortion Laws Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Releases Statement on Potential Special Session to Amend Nebraska?s Abortion Laws 08/08/2022 01:54 PM C…

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August 4, 2022 at 9:21 PM

Gov. Ricketts & Fellow Governors Slam Democrats’ Proposal to Raise Taxes, Increase Spending

Gov. Ricketts & Fellow Governors Slam Democrats? Proposal to Raise Taxes, Increase Spending Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts & Fellow Governors Slam Democrats? Proposal to Raise Taxes, Increase Spending 08/04/2022 04:16 PM C…

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August 4, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Gov. Ricketts Thanks Nebraska National Guard for Service in the Middle East

Gov. Ricketts Thanks Nebraska National Guard for Service in the Middle East Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Thanks Nebraska National Guard for Service in the Middle East 08/04/2022 09:43 AM CDT CAMP?ARIFJAN, KUWAIT ??This week…

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August 4, 2022 at 1:32 AM

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Congresswoman Jackie Walorski

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Congresswoman Jackie Walorski Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Congresswoman Jackie Walorski 08/03/2022 08:26 PM CDT LINCOLN ??Today, Governor Pete?Ricketts, in accordan…

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August 3, 2022 at 4:32 PM

Gov. Ricketts: Retailers Offering High Ethanol Blends Can Now Apply for Tax Credits

Gov. Ricketts: Retailers Offering High Ethanol Blends Can Now Apply for Tax Credits Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts: Retailers Offering High Ethanol Blends Can Now Apply for Tax Credits 08/03/2022 11:28 AM CDT LINCOLN ??Today,…

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August 1, 2022 at 5:53 PM

Gov. Ricketts Hosts Clayton Anderson on “The Nebraska Way” Podcast

Gov. Ricketts Hosts Clayton Anderson on ?The Nebraska Way? Podcast Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Hosts Clayton Anderson on ?The Nebraska Way? Podcast 08/01/2022 12:48 PM CDT LINCOLN?? Today, Governor Pete?Ricketts?released t…

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August 1, 2022 at 4:06 PM

There’s Nothing More Nebraskan Than the State Fair

There?s Nothing More Nebraskan Than the State Fair Governor Ricketts has released a new weekly column, which is now available below. There?s Nothing More Nebraskan Than the State Fair 08/01/2022 11:04 AM CDT We?re less than a month away from our state?s biggest annual celebration?the …

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July 29, 2022 at 2:11 AM

Two Nominees Forwarded for the Separate Juvenile Court in Sarpy County

Two Nominees Forwarded for the Separate Juvenile Court in Sarpy County Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Two Nominees Forwarded for the Separate Juvenile Court in Sarpy County 07/28/2022 09:09 PM CDT LINCOLN ??Today, the Judicial Nominating C…

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July 28, 2022 at 2:14 AM

Gov. Ricketts Blasts Biden Administration’s Attack on Title IX, Discrimination Against Women

Gov. Ricketts Blasts Biden Administration?s Attack on Title IX, Discrimination Against Women Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Ricketts Blasts Biden Administration?s Attack on Title IX, Discrimination Against Women 07/27/2022 09:09 PM CDT …

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July 27, 2022 at 9:17 PM

Nebraska Receives Federal Approval for Public Assistance Following Mid-May Storm Damage

Nebraska Receives Federal Approval for Public Assistance Following Mid-May Storm Damage Governor Ricketts has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Nebraska Receives Federal Approval for Public Assistance Following Mid-May Storm Damage 07/27/2022 04:11 PM CDT LINCOLN …

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July 26, 2022 at 6:36 PM

Countering Communist China

Countering Communist China Governor Ricketts has released a new weekly column, which is now available below. Countering Communist China 07/26/2022 01:34 PM CDT This month, I issued a proclamation declaring July 2022 as ?Victims of Communism Month? in Nebraska. ?This is the second year…

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