Latest News from the Governor's Office
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LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following the announcement that University of Nebraska-Omaha (UNO) Chancellor John Christensen will retire after the 2016-2017 academic year:
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NORTH PLATTE – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following an announcement by Blue Cross Blue Shield that the company would exit the Affordable Care Act marketplace in Nebraska.
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Trade has helped grow Nebraska for decades. Whether you are a rancher who exports beef to Japan or a center pivot manufacturer who has expanded your operations to China, trade has been critical to growing our Nebraska farms, ranches, and businesses. Just look at the numbers: In 2014, Nebraska exported a total of $10.66 billion worth of goods, of which $6.59 billion worth was ag-based. Whatever pessimism we hear about trade from politicians these days, it is critical that we remember how key our trade relationships are to growing opportunities for the next generation of Nebraskans.
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LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) announced $300 million in new transportation projects that will be constructed and funded by the Build Nebraska Act (BNA) and the Transportation Innovation Act (TIA). In addition to the eight projects funded for construction by this investment, NDOR will begin design work on an additional 12 projects and plan for two others.
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LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in honor of Congressman Bill Barrett of Lexington who passed away earlier this week.
