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× You’re using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer. Site functionality is greatly reduced. Upgrade Internet Explorer , install a modern browser , or contact your system administrator. Background Photo Provided by the Nebraska Tourism Commission Search all of Nebraska.gov Loading Resize the text Increase Font Size Decrease Font Size All State Agencies | All Online State Services | State Directory Office of Lieutenant Governor Mike Foley Toggle navigation Home About the Lt. Governor Schedule Constituent Services Greeting Request Write the Lt. Governor Office of Governor Pete Ricketts Contact Lieutenant Governor Mike Foley Latest News from the Governor’s Office Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order to Give Public Boards the Flexibility to Hold Virtual Meetings March 17, 2020 LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued an executive order to permit state and local governmental boards, commissions, and other public bodies to meet by videoconference, teleconference, or other electronic means through May 31, 2020. The Governor’s order stipulated that all such virtual meetings must be available to members of the public, including media, to give citizens the opportunity to participate as well as to be duly informed of the meetings’ proceedings. The Governor’s order did not waive the advanced publicized notice and the agenda requirements for public meetings. Full article: https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-issues-executive-order-give-public-boards-flexibility-hold-virtual-meetings Gov. Ricketts Reminds Nebraskans of CDC Guidance Limiting Gatherings to Ten People March 16, 2020 LINCOLN – This afternoon, Governor Pete Ricketts reminded Nebraskans of new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) limiting gatherings to ten people or less. Full article: https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-reminds-nebraskans-cdc-guidance-limiting-gatherings-ten-people Gov. Ricketts Further Limits Events, Gatherings to Prevent COVID-19 Spread March 16, 2020 LINCOLN – This morning, Governor Pete Ricketts met with cabinet members at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), as he unveiled new guidance further limiting public events and gatherings. Full article: https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-further-limits-events-gatherings-prevent-covid-19-spread Gov. Ricketts Hosts Smart Approaches to Marijuana-Nebraska Co-Chair Dr. John Kuehn on The Nebraska Way” Podcast March 13, 2020 LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts released the 18th episode of The Nebraska Way” featuring Dr. John Kuehn, co-chair of Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM)–Nebraska. During this episode, Dr. Kuehn discusses the public health impacts of marijuana use and the dangers of legalizing the drug without clinical drug trials. Full article: https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-hosts-smart-approaches-marijuana-nebraska-co-chair-dr-john-kuehn-%E2%80%9C-nebraska-way%E2%80%9D Gov. Ricketts Issues Emergency Declaration for COVID-19 March 13, 2020 LINCOLN – As Nebraska continues to take proactive steps to address COVID-19, Governor Pete Ricketts has signed an emergency declaration, so regulatory provisions of state law can be suspended to aid the state’s response. This has also allowed him to issue an Executive Order waiving certain hauling requirements for truckers delivering food and supplies, such as food products to grocery stores. Full article: https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-issues-emergency-declaration-covid-19 P.O. Box 94848 Lincoln, NE 68509-4848 Phone: 402-471-2256 Fax: 402-471-6031 Contact the Lieutenant Governor’s Office Nebraska.gov | Policies | Login Subscribe for Text or Email Updates Copyright © State of Nebraska. Designed by Nebraska...