Latest News from the Governor's Office
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LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts released the twelfth episode of “The Nebraska Way” featuring Lincoln Premium Poultry (Costco) External Affairs Director Jessica Kolterman. During this episode, Jessica discusses growing up in Seward, the importance of civic involvement, and Costco’s historic poultry investment that is creating opportunities for over a hundred farm families.
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As I travel across Nebraska, one thing I hear consistently from businesses is their need to find skilled workers. Whether to replace retiring teammates or expand their business, Nebraska companies are looking for talent to help their operations grow and thrive. In a statewide survey of businesses, more than 71 percent stated it was difficult to find skilled workers.
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LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – This weekend, Governor Pete Ricketts wrapped up his first trade mission to Germany. His final activities included visiting companies that have made key investments in Nebraska and promoting Nebraska beef.
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HARSEWINKEL, GERMANY – This week is National Apprenticeship Week, and during Governor Pete Ricketts’ trade mission to Germany, he is highlighting Nebraska’s innovative German-style apprenticeship program. Today, Gov. Ricketts visited the international headquarters of CLAAS during his trade mission to Germany. CLAAS, a prominent manufacturer of agricultural equipment, located its North American headquarters in Omaha.
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LOENINGEN, GERMANY – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts visited the international headquarters of Graepel during his trade mission to Germany. Graepel, a manufacturer of perforated metals, has its North American headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
