Latest News from the Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Ricketts and Director of Insurance Bruce Ramge announced that Nebraska’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) has saved Nebraskans with Medicare more than $15 million over the past year. Open enrollment for the 2017 Medicare Part D drug plans began on October 15, 2016 and runs through December 7, 2016.
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Lt. Governor Mike Foley and Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Assistant Director Mat Habrock will be in Israel Nov. 27-30 to promote the state's agriculture industry and attend a special dinner reception at the U.S. Ambassador's residence featuring beef from Nebraska.
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Nebraska farmers and businesses are at the forefront of the noble pursuit of feeding the world. The ever growing global population only increases Nebraska’s export potential. With that in mind, last week I led a delegation from Nebraska on a trade mission to China where we saw firsthand the global opportunities for Nebraska products, services and research. The delegation included Nebraska ag, business, and community leaders committed to developing or expanding trade and investment opportunities in China. About 95 percent of the world’s consumers lie outside of our borders and we need to be proactive to grow trade that will create jobs at home.
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Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement in observance of Veterans Day:
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Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement in observance of Thanksgiving Day, which will be celebrated on November 24, 2016:
