Nebraska

September 10, 2007 (Tokyo) -- Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman was in Tokyo this weekend to promote Nebraska businesses. During the third portion of his trade mission, Governor Heineman delivered remarks at the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association (MWJA) conference and witnessed the signing of several agreements between Nebraska and Japanese businesses. He also visited the Nebraska Center, the state’s international trade office.    » read more »

September 10, 2007 (Lincoln, NE) -- Pursuant to presidential proclamation, Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy has directed that flags at all state buildings and facilities be lowered to half-staff tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 11.

President George W. Bush has proclaimed Sept. 11 as Patriot Day and has called on all Americans to lower their flags in honor of those who died six years ago in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington.    » read more »

Lincoln, Neb., August 31, 2007 -- The name Loren Eiseley may be familiar to Nebraskans, but many may not be attuned with the international significance of the native Nebraskan and highly respected anthropologist, science writer, ecologist and poet.

The Friends of the Loren Eiseley Society are using the centennial of Eiseley's birth to kick off a yearlong celebration and campaign to educate and energize potential Eiseley fans of all ages by planning lectures, tours and panels, and educational outreach to Nebraska schools.    » read more »

September 4, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning today commented on the death penalty case of child killer Raymond Mata of Scottsbluff. Oral arguments were presented to the Nebraska Supreme Court today.

“Today the State argued that electrocution does not violate the cruel and unusual punishment clause of the 8th Amendment,” said Bruning. “We asked the court to uphold the Nebraska Legislature's chosen method of execution and allow justice to move forward.”    » read more »

Pushes Medical Education & Collaboration

September 4, 2007 -- (Shanghai) Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman led several meetings today with Nebraska companies and medical officials to promote stronger economic and educational collaborations. The Governor is in China on the first leg of a trade mission that will also take him to Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan.    » read more »

August 30, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning today recognized Nebraska’s cyberstalking law will go into effect on Sept 1. The law makes it a crime for adults to send sexually explicit material to minors using electronic communication devices, such as computers, e-mails and text messages.

State Senator Mike Friend introduced the legislation in January as part of the Attorney General’s legislative package.    » read more »

August 30, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman will lead a delegation of Nebraskans on a trade mission departing, Sunday, Sept. 2 and returning Thursday, Sept. 13. The trip includes stops in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan.    » read more »

August 29, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman was notified today by Federal Emergency Management Agency officials that President George W. Bush has approved a request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for parts of Nebraska affected by flooding earlier this summer.

The declaration covers damage resulting from storms during the period of June 11 to 16. The Governor requested the declaration on Aug. 3. The six counties included in the disaster declaration are Arthur, Chase, Dundy, Keith, McPherson, and Perkins Counties.    » read more »

August 29, 2007 -- (Ayr, NE) Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman and Agriculture Director Greg Ibach announced the official designation of Adams County as a Livestock Friendly County in Nebraska. The declaration is determined under a state program coordinated by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA).

Adams County joins Webster County, Morrill, Hitchcock, Keith Dawes and Wayne Counties in being certified as Livestock Friendly. The announcement was made at the Paul and Patty Berger Feedlot, located south of Hastings.    » read more »

August 28, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman today officially opened the new Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home in Bellevue. The Governor called the home the result of our state’s strong commitment to the veterans who risked their lives to preserve our freedom. Congressman Lee Terry joined the Governor at the dedication.

“This facility is ‘home’ to the members living here,” Gov. Heineman said. “It’s a state-of-the-art facility, and more importantly, members are receiving the quality care that they so richly deserve.”    » read more »

August 22, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman helped launch the Nebraska Career Dream Team, highlighting the opportunities for young people in Nebraska to pursue a career in advanced manufacturing. As part of Nebraska’s ‘Dream It. Do It.’ campaign, the Career Dream Team will spotlight young workers employed in this field.    » read more »

August 15, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman and Agriculture Director Greg Ibach announced the official designation of Wayne County as the sixth Livestock Friendly County in Nebraska under a state program coordinated by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA).

Wayne County joins Morrill, Hitchcock, Webster, Keith, and Dawes Counties, which have been certified as Livestock Friendly.    » read more »

August 14, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman was notified today that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns has designated nine Nebraska counties as agricultural disaster areas.

The governor sent a disaster request last month to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) due to the effects the ongoing drought and a late freeze in the Panhandle region, along with heavy rains in southwest Nebraska, have had on agricultural producers.    » read more »

August 14, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman today signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency in response to several wildfires in the Nebraska Panhandle. Extreme drought conditions in the area have contributed to elevated fire risk, and lightning ignited several wildfires in the Soldier Creek area of Sioux County yesterday.    » read more »

August 10, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning today announced Lincoln-based student loan provider Nelnet has agreed to give $1 million for student loan assistance programs in the state of Nebraska.    » read more »