Latest News from the Governor's Office
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KEARNEY – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts spoke to veterans and attendees of the American Legion - Department of Nebraska’s Annual Convention in Kearney. At the convention, the Governor spoke about how his administration has been working to make Nebraska the most veteran-friendly state in the country.
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LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced this year’s grant recipients for the Nebraska Developing Youth Talent Initiative (DYTI). Launched by Governor Ricketts in 2015, DYTI supports partnerships between local Nebraska businesses and area public schools to engage 7th and 8th grade students in manufacturing and information technology (IT) career exploration programs. Nucor Detailing Center of Norfolk and Reinke Manufacturing of Deshler received grants this year to support DYTI program activities.
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MARYLAND – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts addressed the 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Oxon Hill, Maryland. At the summit, Governor Ricketts invited international partners to invest in Nebraska and spoke about the importance of trade to the state. Other speakers at the event included U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin.
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LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States eliminating exemptions for online retailers from the enforcement of state sales tax laws.
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SCOTTSBLUFF – Today, Lt. Governor Mike Foley helped Scottsbluff Public Schools launch a new partnership with Aulick Industries to offer a new Youth Registered Apprenticeship Program for industrial manufacturing technicians. To celebrate the launch, Lt. Governor Foley and Commissioner of Labor John Albin attended a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship (RA) signing ceremony at Scottsbluff High School. The youth apprenticeship program is the first of its kind in Western Nebraska.
