Latest News from the Governor's Office
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LINCOLN – This morning, Governor Pete Ricketts hosted a press conference at the State Capitol to discuss the State’s preparations to deliver coronavirus vaccinations once a vaccine becomes available. The CDC asked each state’s public health department to submit a plan for administering the vaccine to ensure nationwide readiness for its arrival. The State of Nebraska’s coronavirus vaccination plan is available by clicking here.
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LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that former U.S. Senator Dave Karnes had passed way.
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LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission released a new video promoting hunting across Nebraska. The video will be promoted across state agency social media platforms to encourage more people to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. It can be accessed by clicking here.
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LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts commented on the 2020 Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, which grades all U.S. governors on their economic policies. The publication, released by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), gave Gov. Ricketts the best possible grade of five stars. The report also ranked Governor Ricketts fourth nationally among U.S. governors in terms of overall economic performance.
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LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that Nebraska once again has the lowest unemployment rate in the United States, at 3.5%.
