Surrounded by family, lawmakers and the media, Pete Ricketts was sworn in for a second term as Nebraska\u2019s governor Jan. 10.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a deep honor for me to continue to serve as the 40th governor of the great state of Nebraska,\u201d Ricketts said during his brief address.<\/p>\n
Ricketts said he wants to continue to grow Nebraska for the remainder of his administration. That includes creating high-paying jobs, reducing regulation, constraining state spending and promoting Nebraska, he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI travel all around the country and around the world \u2026 telling people that we have got the best place in the world right here,\u201d Ricketts said.<\/p>\n
The governor twice mentioned reducing property taxes\u2014an issue that has troubled previous legislatures\u2014voicing optimism that this would be the year senators reach an agreement.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re going to have to work hard and work together,\u201d Ricketts said. \u201cWe\u2019re going to have to use some Nebraska grit.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ricketts again will address the Legislature during his State of the State address Jan. 15 at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n
Also sworn in Jan. 10 were several returning and newly elected officials, including:
\n\u2022 Lieutenant Governor Mike Foley;
\n\u2022 Nebraska Supreme Court Judge Stephanie Stacy;
\n\u2022 Secretary of State Bob Evnen;
\n\u2022 State Treasurer John Murante;
\n\u2022 State Auditor Charlie Janssen;
\n\u2022 Attorney General Doug Peterson;
\n\u2022 Public Service Commissioner Tim Schram;
\n\u2022 State Board of Education members Maureen Nickels and Robin Stevens; and
\n\u2022 Board of Regents members Elizabeth O\u2019Connor, Rob Schafer and Barbara Weitz.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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