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December 2006  
Per Presidential Order, State Offices to be closed Jan. 2 for National Day of Mourning December 28, 2006
Gov. Heineman Proposes Tax Reform Targeting Middle-Class Nebraskans December 28, 2006
Gov. Heineman Reminds Nebraskans to Fly Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of President Gerald Ford December 27, 2006
Lt. Gov. Sheehy Announces NITC to Assist Local Podcasting Efforts December 20, 2006
Five Apply for Director's Post at Department of Natural Resources December 19, 2006
Gov. Heineman & First Lady Announce Inaugural Ball Details; Guard Families to Benefit from Proceeds December 13, 2006
Gov. Heineman Names Carlos Castillo of Omaha to DAS Director Post December 12, 2006

Gov. Heineman Appoints CEO, Chief Medical Officer of HHS System

December 11, 2006
First Lady, Gov. Heineman Encourage Reading to Children; Donate Books to Promote Literacy December 8, 2006
Gov. Heineman Reminds Nebraskans to Fly Flags at Half-Staff on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 6, 2006
Gov. Heineman Accepting Applications for State Colleges Trustee December 6, 2006
Gov. Heineman Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Lt. Gov. Bill Nichol December 1, 2006
Lt. Gov. Sheehy, Nebraska Delegation Celebrates Opening of Nebraska Center December 1, 2006
   
November 2006  
Gov. Heineman Accepting Applications for Natural Resources Director November 29, 2006
Gov. Heineman Appoints Tony Fulton of Lincoln to District 29 Seat November 28, 2006
Gov. Heineman Retains Senior Staff, Governor's Office Employees November 28, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces New Team at Department of Revenue November 27, 2006
Lt. Gov. Sheehy to Celebrate Opening of Foreign Trade Office during Trade Mission to Japan November 21, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces Arrival of ‘Own Your Future’ Campaign November 20, 2006
Eighteen Candidates Apply for District 29 State Senator Seat November 17, 2006
Nebraska State Fire Marshal Dennis Hohbein to Retire November 17, 2006
HHS Finance and Support Director Dick Nelson to Retire November 17, 2006
Gov. Heineman Seeks Applicants for District 29 State Senator November 9, 2006
   
October 2006  
Gov. Heineman Signs Platte River Cooperative Agreement October 31, 2006
Gov. Heineman, State of Nebraska, Feds Target Long-Term Care Planning October 31, 2006
Gov. Heineman to Sign Platte River Agreement; Calls for Federal Cooperation in Implementing Program October 27, 2006
Lt. Gov. Sheehy Announces Latest Expansion of Network Nebraska October 27, 2006
Gov. Heineman Accepts $37.7 Million from USDA for Rural Development Projects October 23, 2006
Gov. Heineman Unveils Collaborative Model in Early Detection for State & Nation October 18, 2006
Gov. Heineman Accepts $1 Million Award for Nebraska’s Food Stamp Program October 16, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces First-Year Success in Fighting Domestic Meth Labs October 10, 2006
   
September 2006  
Gov. Heineman Announces 34 Additional Counties Receive Drought Disaster Designation September 28, 2006
Gov. Heineman Awards $505,000 in CDBG Funding for Chadron Business September 21, 2006
Gov. Heineman Awards $118,000 in CDBG Funding to Kearney Museum September 21, 2006
Gov. Heineman Appoints U.S. Attorney Mike Heavican as Next Chief Justice September 20, 2006
Gov. Heineman’s Comment Regarding Temporary Injunction of LB 1024 September 18, 2006
Gov. Heineman Declares Disaster in Butler County Following Storms September 16, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces Plans to Distribute Livestock Assistance Funds; Calls on Congress to Pass Drought Aid September 13, 2006

Gov. Heineman Encourages Nebraskans to Take Action during Preparedness Month

September 11, 2006
Gov. Heineman Awards $241,000 in CDBG Funds to Laurel Development September 8, 2006
State Labor Commissioner Wins National Award for Workforce Development September 8, 2006
Gov. Heineman Reminds Nebraskans to Fly Flags at Half-Staff for Patriot Day September 8, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces State to Open International Business Office in Tokyo September 8, 2006
Egr Edson to Resign Post as Tax Commissioner, Governor Announces September 5, 2006
   
August 2006  
Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Nominees for Nebraska's Chief Justice August 31, 2006
Public Forums on Platte River Cooperative Begin Next Week August 31, 2006
Gov. Heineman Adds 34 Counties to Disaster Declaration Request August 30, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces 2006 Homeland Security Grants August 29, 2006
Gov. Heineman Outlines Proposal to Reform HHSS; Improve Operation of System Structure August 24, 2006
Gov. Heineman Provides Update on HHSS Child Welfare Directives August 21, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces NGA Healthy States Grant for Nebraska Employees August 10, 2006
Gov. Heineman Awards $500,000 in Nebraska Tourism Advantage Grants August 9, 2006
Gov. Heineman Chosen to Head Economic Development Efforts for NGA
August 8, 2006
HHS Director Nancy Montanez Resigns; Policy Secretary Christine Peterson Named Interim Director August 7, 2006
Gov. Heineman Awards Dakota County $77,500 in CDBG Funding
August 7, 2006
Neb. Wildfire JIC - Fire Update (PDF 40K) August 7, 2006
Neb. Wildfire JIC - Fire Update (PDF 49K) August 7, 2006
Gov. Heineman Appoints Robert Phares of North Platte to NU Board of Regents August 4, 2006
Joint Information Center Fire Update (PDF 51k) August 3, 2006
Supplies & Contributions to Support Relief Effort Welcomed August 3, 2006
Joint Information Center Fire Update Dawes, Sioux County Complex Update (PDF 72k) August 2, 2006
Joint Information Center Fire Update August 1, 2006
   
July 2006  
Joint Information Center Fire Update August 1, 2006
Sioux Fire Complex Update July 31, 2006
Evacuation Orders Lifted Monday Night July 31, 2006
Additional Evacuations Issued in Dawes County July 31, 2006
Attention Shifts to Harrison Complex Fires July 31, 2006
Dawes-Sioux Fire Fund Established July 30, 2006
Additional Evacuations Ordered in Chadron Area July 29, 2006
Gov. Heineman Tours Fire Damage, Comments on Response July 29, 2006
Update on Western Nebraska Fires July 29, 2006
Fire Burns Through Southern Chadron; Firefighters Working to Hold Line July 28, 2006
Evacuations in Chadron & Surrounding Rural Communities Underway July 28, 2006
State Mobilizes to Assist Regional Efforts Combating Western Nebraska Fires July 28, 2006
Gov. Heineman's Statement on Opening of Japan to U.S. Beef July 27, 2006
Gov. Heineman & State Patrol Seek Help in Solving Missing Persons Cases July 26, 2006
Thirteen Candidates Apply for NU Regent Position July 21, 2006
Gov. Heineman Issues Temporary Waiver to Lessen Stress on Diesel Supplies July 21, 2006
Gov. Heineman Appoints Ross Stoffer of Norfolk to Seventh Dist. County Court July 19, 2006
Gov. Heineman Awards $3.25 Million in Grant Funding for Public Works & Planning Projects July 18, 2006
Gov. Heineman Tours Valentine, Comments on Response to Fire July 17, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces 49 Counties Approved for Drought Designation July 17, 2006
State Mobilizes to Assist Regional Efforts Combating Fire near Valentine July 17, 2006
Gov. Heineman's Statement on Appeals Court Ruling Upholding DOMA July 14, 2006
Nebraska to Receive New Funding for Water Conservation in Republican River Basin July 14, 2006
State Budget Administrator to Receive National Recognition July 12, 2006
Governor, Attorney General, Sponsoring Senator Laud Implementation of LB 1199 July 12, 2006
Gov. Heineman's Statement on Nebraska Year-End Revenue Numbers July 12, 2006
Gov. Heineman Seeks Applicants for NU Regent Vacancy July 10, 2006
Gov. Heineman's Comment on Impeachment of Regent Hergert July 7, 2006
Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Nominees to Gov. Heineman for 7th Judicial District July 3, 2006
   
June 2006  
Gov. Heineman Promotes Sales Tax Relief June 30, 2006
Gov. Heineman Promotes Safe Driving, Celebrations on July 4 Weekend June 28, 2006
Gov. Heineman Awards $850,000 in Grants for Value-Added Ag Projects June 27, 2006
Gov. Heineman Adds 13 Counties to Disaster Declaration Request June 23, 2006
Gov. Heineman Sets Direction for Child Welfare, Foster Care Improvements June 21, 2006
Governor Receives Prison Crowding Notice from Correctional Services June 20, 2006

Gov. Heineman Approves Release of Roadside Haying in Nebraska

June 19, 2006
Gov. Heineman's Statement on Announced Appointment of Montanez to USDA Post June 16, 2006
Gov. Heineman Expands Disaster Declaration Request June 15, 2006
Gov. Heineman Receives USDA Approval of CRP Grazing for Six More Counties June 13, 2006
Governor & First Lady Applaud Nebraska’s Second-Place Rank in Volunteerism June 12, 2006
Gov. Heineman Requests Drought Disaster Declaration from USDA June 9, 2006
Gov. Heineman Awards $600,000 in CDBG Funding for Ag Projects June 8, 2006
USDA Approves Three Counties for CRP Grazing, Gov. Heineman Announces June 8, 2006
Gov. Heineman Appoints Susan Strong of Lincoln to Lancaster County Court June 7, 2006
Gov. Heineman Appoints Roger Heideman of Lincoln to Lancaster County Juvenile Court June 6, 2006
Gov. Heineman Seeks Emergency Waiver for CRP Acres from Secretary Johanns June 2, 2006
Nebraska to Receive $21 Million in 2006 Homeland Security Funding June 1, 2006
Governor's Community Service Conference to Highlight Nebraska's Story of Service June 1, 2006
Gov. Heineman Appoints Karin Noakes of Grand Island to Eighth District Bench June 1, 2006
   
May 2006  
Gov. Heineman Reminds Nebraskans to Fly Flags at Half-Staff on Memorial Day Morning May 26, 2006
Judicial Nominating Commissions Forward Nominees to Gov. Heineman for Lancaster County Judgeships May 25, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces Nebraska Achieves $1 Billion in Child Support Distributions May 24, 2006
Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Nominees to Gov. Heineman for 8th Judicial District May 18, 2006
Lieutenant Governor Reports for Jury Duty in Adams County May 15, 2006
Gov. Heineman Orders Flags to Half-Staff Monday, May 15 in Observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day May 12, 2006
Gov. Heineman Launches Tourism Campaign; Signs Proclamation for ‘See Nebraska Week’ May 11, 2006
Gov. Heineman Launches Wireless Internet at Mahoney State Park May 2, 2006
   
April 2006  
Gov. Heineman Appoints Randin Roland of Sidney to 12th Judicial District Judgeship April 25, 2006
Gov. Heineman Signs Nebraska's Second $30 Million Agreement with Cuba April 19, 2006
Gov. Heineman Awards First Building Entrepreneurial Communities Funding April 18, 2006
Gov. Heineman Celebrates Development Week, Value of CDBG Program April 17, 2006
Gov. Heineman Signs Changes to Open Meetings Act Into Law April 14, 2006
Gov. Heineman's Statement Before Signing Schools Bill, LB 1024 April 14, 2006
Gov. Heineman Signs Bill for Livestock Tax Incentives & Beginning Farmers April 14, 2006
Gov. Heineman, Lt. Gov. Sheehy Preview Upcoming Trade Mission to Cuba April 14, 2006
Gov. Heineman's Statement on Second-Round Advancement of LB 1024 April 12, 2006
Gov. Heineman, Bruning Applaud Final Passage of LB 1199 April 12, 2006
Gov. Heineman's Statement on Passage of LB 1024, Omaha Schools Bill April 11, 2006
Gov. Heineman Signs University & College Maintenance Bill Into Law April 11, 2006
Gov. Heineman's Statement on Status of LB 1024, Omaha Schools Bill April 10, 2006
Gov. Heineman Signs LB 968; Applauds Legislature for Providing Tax Relief April 6, 2006
Change of Location for Western Nebraska Quarter Launch Ceremony April 6, 2006
Gov. Heineman Invites Public to Attend Launch of Nebraska State Quarter April 5, 2006
Gov. Heineman Signs LB 454, Creates Framework for Concealed Carry April 5, 2006
Gov. Heineman Signs LB 287 Into Law, Restricting Funeral Protests April 4, 2006
Gov. Heineman Vetoes $22.8 Million; Signs Mainline Budget Bill, LB 1060 April 3, 2006
Gov. Heineman Commends Legislature for Achieving Tax Relief April 3, 2006
Nebraska Receives $810,000 EPA Grant for Cooperative Watershed Project April 3, 2006
   
March 2006  
Gov. Heineman, Bruning Pleased with Progress of Water Agreements March 30, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces $500,000 in Community Development Funding March 30, 2006
Gov. Heineman Endorses 25 x ’25 Goal for Increased Renewable Energy Production March 30, 2006
Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Nominees to Gov. Heineman for 12th Judicial District March 28, 2006
Gov. Heineman's Statement on First Round Passage of Sex Offender Bill, LB 1199 March 27, 2006
Gov. Heineman's Statement About Second Round Passage of Tax-Relief Package March 27, 2006
Governor, First Lady Promote Town Hall Forums to Fight Underage Drinking March 27, 2006
Gov. Heineman Applauds Minden Manufacturer for Elite Certification March 24, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces 2006-07 Tourism Marketing Grants March 24, 2006
Gov. Heineman’s Statement Regarding First-Round Passage of Tax Relief Package March 22, 2006
Gov. Heineman Signs LB 975, Celebrates Streamlined NDEQ Regulations March 22, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces 100 New Jobs Coming to Chadron March 20, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces Tentative Agreement in Republican River Basin March 15, 2006
Governor, Attorney General, Sen. Pederson Support Short-Term Replacement of Byrne Funding March 13, 2006
Gov. Heineman Signs Bill Allowing Use of Safer Racetrack Buffers March 9, 2006
Gov. Heineman Awards $238,000 in Community Development Funding to Hastings March 9, 2006
Gov. Heineman, NDA Certify Hitchcock, Webster Counties as Livestock Friendly March 9, 2006
Gov. Heineman Plans Meetings to Discuss Future of Republican River Basin March 9, 2006
Gov. Heineman Appoints Russell Bowie III of Omaha to Fourth Judicial District Judgeship March 6, 2006
Gov. Heineman Signs Bill Providing Consumers with Gift Card Protections March 6, 2006
Gov. Heineman Appoints Michelle Suarez to Nebraska Education Leadership Council March 1, 2006
   
February 2006  
Gov. Heineman Invites Nebraska Students to be Part of Read Across America February 28, 2006
Gov. Heineman Invites Ag Producers to Join Trade Mission to Cuba February 27, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces Secretary Johanns to Address Nebraska’s Flu Summit February 22, 2006
Gov. Heineman Awards $128,400 in Community Development Funding February 22, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces Time Change for Pandemic Flu Summit February 17, 2006
Gov. Heineman Awards $2.9 Million in Economic Development Funding February 15, 2006
State Hires New Tourism Director; Former Director Takes DED Post February 15, 2006
Gov. Heineman, Maj. Gen. Lempke Unveil Guard’s New Homeland Security Unit February 11, 2006
Gov. Heineman Flips ‘Integrated’ Switch, Allowing First Responders to Communicate February 10, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces Plans for Launch of Nebraska’s State Quarter February 8, 2006
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff in Honor of Coretta Scott King February 6, 2006
Gov. Heineman Invites Nebraskans to Participate in Pandemic Flu Summit February 6, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces Line-Up for 2006 Governor’s Ag Conference February 1, 2006
   
JANUARY 2006  
Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Nominees to Gov. Heineman for Fourth Judicial District January 31, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces New Law Making Strides Against Meth Labs January 30, 2006
FEMA Approves Gov. Heineman's Request for Snowstorm Recovery Disaster Funds January 26, 2006
Gov. Heineman Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Rep. Virginia Smith January 24, 2006
Gov. Heineman Commends the Life and Service of U.S. Rep. Virginia Smith January 23, 2006
Gov. Heineman Opens Workshop on Nebraska’s Agri-Tourism Opportunities January 17, 2006
Nebraska Awarded Funding for Pandemic Flu; Secretary Leavitt to Attend Statewide Summit January 17, 2006
Gov. Heineman Highlights Tax Relief, Spending Restraint in State of State January 12, 2006
Gov. Heineman Announces Support for Alliance State Veterans’ Cemetery January 10, 2006
Gov. Heineman Sends Report to Ag Secretary, Congress on Farm Bill Listening Sessions January 9, 2006
Governor, Attorney General, Sen. Bourne Outline Plan to Protect Nebraskans from Sexual Predators January 3 , 2006
   
December 2005  
Gov. Heineman Comments on the Reopening of Hong Kong to U.S. Beef December 29, 2005
Gov. Heineman Appoints Jodi Nelson of Lincoln to Third Judicial District Judgeship December 22, 2005
Gov. Heineman Designates Ord as Nebraska’s First Certified Community December 21, 2005
Lt. Gov. Sheehy Announces Technology Grants December 20, 2005
Nebraska Beef Served, Savored at State Reception in Tokyo December 19, 2005
Nebraska Beef is First U.S. Beef to Clear Japanese Customs, Enter Market December 17, 2005
DAS Director Lori McClurg Leaving Post; State Budget Administrator Named Interim Director December 16, 2005
Gov. Heineman Appoints David Urbom of Arapahoe to Eleventh Judicial District Judgeship December 14, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Nebraska Among First to Re-Enter Japanese Beef Market December 14, 2005
Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Nominees to Gov. Heineman for Third Judicial District December 13, 2005
Gov. Heineman Comments on Partial Reopening of Japanese Market to U.S. Beef December 12, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces New Date for State Agri-Tourism Workshop December 8, 2005
Nebraska Officials Return from Pandemic Flu Summit Confident in State’s Preparedness December 6, 2005
Gov. Heineman Reminds Nebraskans to Fly Flags at Half-Staff on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 6, 2005
Gov. Heineman Unveils Tax Relief Proposal December 5, 2005
Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Nominees to Gov. Heineman for the Eleventh Judicial District December 2, 2005
Gov. Heineman Requests Federal Help to Assess Storm Damage December 1 , 2005
   
November 2005  
Gov. Heineman Announces Postponement of State Agri-Tourism Conference November 28, 2005
Nebraska Saving Money by Employing Efficient e-Government Practices November 28, 2005
Governor, First Lady Call for Nebraskans to Seize Volunteer Opportunities November 23, 2005
Gov. Heineman Proclaims Adoption Month; Highlights Need for Families Willing to Adopt November 19, 2005
Gov. Heineman Awards $148,500 in Development Grants for Local Planning Projects November 16, 2005
Gov. Heineman Opens Technology Conference, Outlines State Approach November 15, 2005
Gov. Heineman to Host Final Farm Bill Listening Session Thursday in Norfolk Novermber 14, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Registration Opportunity for Katrina, Rita Evacuees Novermber 14, 2005
Gov. Heineman's Statement on Ethanol Plant Announcement in Blair November 9, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces $350,000 in Nebraska Tourism Advantage Grants November 7, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces $350,000 in Nebraska Tourism Advantage Grants November 7, 2005
Gov. Heineman Awards $11 Million in Grant Funding for Affordable Housing Projects November 4, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces USDA Disaster Declaration for Nebraska Counties November 4, 2005
Gov. Heineman to Host Summit on Workforce Development November 4, 2005
Lt. Gov. Sheehy, NEMA Lead TERREX 2005 Statewide Emergency Response Exercise November 3, 2005
Gov. Heineman Comments on Japanese Food Commission’s Approval of U.S. Beef Safety November 2, 2005
Gov. Heineman, Ag Delegation Sign Sales Contracts in Cuba November 1, 2005
Gov. Heineman Reminds Nebraskans to Fly Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Rosa Parks November 1, 2005
   
October 2005  
Gov. Heineman, Nebraska Ag Delegation Arrive in Cuba for Trade Mission October 31, 2005
Gov. Heineman Comments on Japanese Ruling Regarding Safety of U.S. Beef October 31, 2005
Nebraska Selected for Grant to Study Ethanol Industry, Gov. Heineman Announces October 27, 2005
Gov. Heineman Plans Second Trade Mission to Cuba, Seeks Stronger Trade Relationship October 27, 2005
Gov. Heineman Appoints Chadron State President to NITC October 24, 2005
EPA Grants Gov. Heineman's Request to Allow Sales of High-Sulfur Diesel October 24, 2005
Gov. Heineman to Host Second Ag Listening Session Tuesday October 24, 2005
Gov. Heineman Presents Tourism Awards at 2005 Travel Conference October 20, 2005
Gov. Heineman Asks EPA to Allow Sales of High-Sulfur Diesel October 20, 2005
Gov. Heineman's Statement on Visit by Japanese Ambassador October 20, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Formation of Nebraska Education Leadership Council October 18, 2005
Gov. Heineman Calls for Increased Awareness in Fight against Meth, Steroids October 12, 2005
Gov. Heineman Comments on September Report of State Revenues October 11, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Appointments to Environmental Quality Council October 11, 2005
Gov. Heineman to Host Anti-Violence, Anti-Substance Abuse Conference October 5, 2005
Gov. Heineman Invites Nebraskans to Explore Opportunities in Agri-Tourism October 4, 2005
   
September 2005  
Gov. Heineman Announces Details for Additional Farm Bill Listening Sessions September 30, 2005
Gov. Heineman Reminds Producers, Patrol of Seasonal Permit Changes September 28, 2005
Gov. Heineman’s Statement in Support of Fuel Price Gouging Task Force September 28, 2005
First Lady to Join Volunteers in Celebrating AmeriCorps Nebraska September 27, 2005
Western Nebraska Guard Unit Heading South for Hurricane Rita Relief September 26, 2005
Appointments Announced for Broadband Services Task Force September 26, 2005
Central Nebraska Guard Unit Mobilized in Response to Hurricane Rita September 24, 2005
Nebraska Prepares for Possibility of Receiving Rita Evacuees September 22, 2005
Gov. Heineman Marks Emergency Preparedness Month with Nebraska Performance Update September 22, 2005
Governor, Ed Commissioner Seek Equipment for Katrina Survivors September 16, 2005
FEMA Suspends Evacuee Flights; Advises Nebraska Shelters to Stand Down September 14, 2005
Gov. Heineman’s Statement on Positive August Revenues Report September 12, 2005
Nebraska Welcomes Second Planeload of Hurricane Katrina Evacuees September 11, 2005
Second Planeload of Evacuees En Route to Nebraska from New Orleans September 10, 2005
Gov. Heineman, Omaha Mayor Fahey Welcome Louisiana Evacuees September 10, 2005
First Planeload of Evacuees En Route to Nebraska from Louisiana September 10, 2005
Flights Scheduled to Bring Hurricane Katrina Evacuees to Omaha September 9, 2005
Gov. Heineman’s Statement on Federal Funds for Fitzgerald Home September 9, 2005
Nebraska Agencies Gear Up to Meet Needs of Katrina Evacuees September 9, 2005
Nebraska Sending More Guard Troops to Aid Gulf Coast States September 8, 2005
Nebraska’s Katrina Preparations May Be Called Upon Saturday in Omaha September 8, 2005
Gov. Heineman Signs Executive Order to Speed Delivery of Katrina Homes September 7, 2005
Feds Put Evacuee Program on Standby; Nebraska Prepared If Needed September 7, 2005
Gov. Heineman Issues Call for Health Care Volunteers to Assist Katrina Victims September 5, 2005
Gov. Heineman Reminds Nebraskans to Fly Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Victims of Hurricane Katrina & Chief Justice Rehnquist September 5, 2005
Nebraska Prepares for Possibility of Relocating Southern Evacuees September 4, 2005
Gov. Heineman, Lt. Gov. Sheehy Announce Additional State Aid for Storm Victims September 2, 2005
Nebraska Storm Relief Efforts Continue; Visit Web Site for How to Help September 2, 2005
Gov. Heineman to Welcome U.S. Ag Secretary Johanns for USDA Farm Bill Forum September 1, 2005
Gov. Heineman Names Dr. Joann Schaefer of Omaha as Nebraska's Chief Medical Officer September 1, 2005
   
August 2005  
Gov. Heineman, Attorney General Bruning Urge Calm as Gas Prices Increase August 31, 2005
Gov. Heineman, NEMA Ask Nebraskans to Give Money, Not Items as Storm Aid August 30, 2005
Bruning, Gov. Heineman Sign Deputization Agreement with Oglala Sioux August 30, 2005
Gov. Heineman Touts State Tax Credit for Charitable Donations August 24, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces $172,000 Bonus for State Food Stamp Program August 23, 2005
Gov. Heineman Signs Amended Agreement with Cuba for $30 Million August 22, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces New Record in Collection of Child Support Payments August 18, 2005
Gov. Heineman, Ag Delegation Secure Current, Future Trade with Cuba August 16, 2005
Nebraska Ag Delegation, Cuban Commodity Negotiators Begin Talks August 15, 2005
Gov. Heineman, Nebraska Ag Delegation Arrive in Cuba with Hopes of Trade August 14, 2005
Gov. Heineman, Ag Leaders Leaving for Trade Mission to Cuba August 12, 2005
Gov. Heineman, Attorney General Bruning Sign Cross-Deputization Agreements August 12, 2005
Gov. Heineman Applauds Project to Share Military Stories with Soldiers, Nebraskans August 12, 2005
Gov. Heineman Comments on Report of State Revenues for July August 11, 2005
Gov. Heineman Awards $255,000 Grant to Grow Business in Broken Bow August 8, 2005
Gov. Heineman Awards $254,000 Grant to Grow Business in Grand Island August 8, 2005
Gov. Heineman to Address Opportunities with Beginning Farmers, Ranchers August 7, 2005
Gov. Heineman Awards $339,500 for Tourism Development Projects August 3, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announcing New Funding for Statewide Tourism Promotion August 3, 2005
Gov. Heineman Touts State Tax Credit for Donations with Signing Ceremonies August 2, 2005
Gov. Heineman Awards $505,000 to Hamilton County for Business Expansion August 1, 2005
Gov. Heineman Awards $450,000 in Grants to Improve Community Centers August 1, 2005
Gov. Heineman to Host Statewide Farm Bill Listening Sessions August 1, 2005
   
JULY 2005  
Gov. Heineman Awards $505,000 to Norfolk for Fire-Damaged Business July 29, 2005
Gov. Heineman’s Statement on the Passage of Federal Energy Bill July 29, 2005
Gov. Heineman Awards $504,000 to North Platte for Business Expansion July 28, 2005
Volunteer Service Commission to Host AmeriCorps Year-End Celebration July 28, 2005
Gov. Heineman Names Ron Sorensen to Behavioral Health Administrator Post July 27, 2005
Lt. Gov. Sheehy Presents $337,100 for Scottsbluff Transitional Shelter July 26, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces $250,000 CDBG Grant for Norfolk July 26, 2005
Gov. Heineman Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Lt. Gov. Roland Luedtke July 25, 2005
Gov. Heineman to Lead Trade Mission to Cuba July 22, 2005
Lt. Gov. Sheehy Unveils New Web Site as Part of State’s New Digital Image July 22, 2005
Gov. Heineman Awards $2.1 Million in CDBG Water, Wastewater Grants July 21, 2005
Gov. Heineman Appoints Robert Evnen of Lincoln to State Board of Ed July 18, 2005
Gov. Heineman Releases Interim Plans for HHSS to follow Dr. Raymond's Departure July 13, 2005
Gov. Heineman Begins Nebraska Advantage Promotional Tour July 13, 2005
Gov. Heineman Comments on State Tax Receipts for Fiscal Year 2004-05 July 11, 2005
Gov. Heineman Lauds Anti-Sex-Crimes Legislation at Signing Ceremony July 11, 2005
Gov. Heineman Unveils New Parking Option for Omaha's Old Market July 8, 2005
Gov. Heineman Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Lt. Gov. Don McGinley July 8, 2005
Gov. Heineman Awards $255,000 in Funding for New Business Development in Deweese July 7, 2005
Gov. Heineman Calls for Increased Awareness, Calm in Response to Heightened State of Alert July 7, 2005
Gov. Heineman Names David Phipps of Omaha as Douglas County Election Commissioner July 6, 2005
Gov. Heineman Awards $3.21 Million for Community Public Works & Planning Projects July 6, 2005
Gov. Heineman Applauds U.S. Senate Confirmation of Dr. Richard Raymond as USDA Undersecretary July 1, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Resignation of Natural Resources Director Roger Patterson July 1, 2005
   
JUNE 2005  
Seven Candidates Apply for Position on State Board of Education June 30, 2005
Gov. Heineman Appoints Rosalyn Cotton of Omaha to Parole Board June 30, 2005
Gov. Heineman Urges Nebraskans to Stay Safe June 30, 2005
Gov. Heineman Appoints Kim Hawekotte as Head of HHS Juvenile Services Office June 29, 2005
Gov. Heineman Charges Ag Delegation with Summer Trade Mission to Cuba June 29, 2005
12 Candidates Apply for Douglas County Election Commissioner Position June 29, 2005
Gov. Heineman, Ag Community Welcome Indy Racing's Ethanol Commitment June 28, 2005
NEMA, FEMA Open Joint Field Office for Federal Aid in Grand Island June 27, 2005
Gov. Heineman Approves Funds Aimed at Helping Storm Victims Repair Homes June 27, 2005
Gov. Heineman Comments on BSE Test Results June 24, 2005
President, FEMA Authorize Gov. Heineman's Disaster Request for Central Nebraska June 23, 2005
Gov. Heineman, Sen. Jensen Announce Nebraska Medicaid Advisory Council June 23, 2005
Gov. Heineman Visits with Drought- Affected Producers near Imperial June 21, 2005
Gov. Heineman Touts Bioscience Opportunities, Lauds State Efforts June 20, 2005
Gov. Heineman Appoints William Binkard of Ponca to Sixth Judicial District Judgeship June 17, 2005
Gov. Heineman Seeks Applicants for Broadband Services Task Force June 17, 2005
Gov. Heineman, Secretary of State Gale Unveil New Nebraska Web Site June 16, 2005
Gov. Heineman's Statement Following the Funeral of Gov. Jim Exon June 15, 2005
Gov. Heineman Designates Morrill County as Livestock Friendly County June 15, 2005
Funeral for Gov. Exon to Be Held in Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda June 14, 2005
Gov. Exon to Lie in State in Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda June 13, 2005
Gov. Heineman Seeks Applicants for Douglas County Election Commissioner June 13, 2005
Gov. Heineman Attends Groundbreaking for New Veterans’ Home in Bellevue June 10, 2005
Gov. Heineman Seeks Applicants for State Board of Education June 9, 2005
Gov. Heineman Concludes Statewide Tour with Stops Touting Higher Education, University June 8, 2005
Gov. Heineman Visits Chimney Rock June 6, 2005
Gov. Heineman Installs Maj. Bryan Tuma as State Patrol Superintendent June 6, 2005
Gov. Heineman Selects State Quarter June 1, 2005
   
MAY 2005  
Gov. Heineman Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Congressman Clair Callan May 31, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Grant Aimed at Job Growth in Hastings May 31, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Grant Aimed at Job Growth in Hastings May 31, 2005
Gov. Heineman Signs Tough Anti-Meth Bill into Law May 31, 2005
Gov. Heineman Reminds Nebraskans to Fly Flags at Half-Staff on Memorial Day Morning May 27, 2005
Gov. Heineman Sends Letter to President Bush Requesting Disaster Declaration May 27, 2005
Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Nominees to Gov. Heineman for Sixth Judicial District May 26, 2005
Gov. Heineman Signs Incentive Package Designed to Create 21st Century Jobs May 26, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Election of Nebraska Guard Leader, Maj. Gen. Lempke, as President of Adjutants General May 26, 2005
Gov. Heineman Applauds Passage of Anti-Meth Legislation May 25, 2005
Gov. Heineman Signs Budget Bill; Praises Legislature for Emphasis on Nebraska’s Future May 24, 2005
Gov. Heineman’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Beef Check-off Ruling May 23, 2005
Gov. Heineman Comments on Meth Bill’s Advancement to Final Reading May 20, 2005
Gov. Heineman Issues Executive Order on State Use of Alternative Fuels May 20, 2005
Gov. Heineman Awards $56,000 in Planning Grants to Seven Communities May 19, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Return of E85 Ethanol Blend to Lincoln May 18, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Update on Efforts to Assess Storm Damage May 17, 2005
Gov. Heineman, NHTSA & Law Enforcement Kick-Off ‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign May 17, 2005
Gov. Heineman Appoints Linda Caster Senff of Hampton to Fifth Judicial District Judgeship May 16, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Greg Ibach as Nebraska’s New Ag Director May 16, 2005
Gov. Heineman Asks Nebraska High School Students to ‘Rate Their Future’ May 16, 2005
Gov. Heineman’s Statement on BRAC Announcement Effects on Nebraska May 13, 2005
Gov. Heineman Requests Federal Aid Assessment of Central Nebraska May 13, 2005
Gov. Heineman Names Mike Behm as Crime Commission Director May 13, 2005
Gov. Heineman Appoints Bryan Tuma New State Patrol Superintendent May 13, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces the Retirement of State Patrol Superintendent May 13, 2005
Gov. Heineman Orders Flags to Half-Staff on Sunday, May 15, in Observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day May 13, 2005
Gov. Heineman Sends National Guard to Assist Grand Island-Area Storm Efforts May 12, 2005
Gov. Heineman’s Statement on Ruling about State Constitutional Provision on Marriage May 12, 2005
Gov. Heineman Tours Storm Damage, Issues Emergency Declaration May 12, 2005
Gov. Heineman Hosts 13th Annual Governor’s Conference on Community Service May 12, 2005
Gov. Heineman Tours Nebraska’s First Affordable Certified Green-Built Home May 11, 2005
Gov. Heineman Signs Voting Bill, LB 401, into Law May 10, 2005
Gov. Heineman Seeks Applicants for Environmental Quality Council May 9, 2005
Gov. Heineman Receives Nebraska Quarter Designs from U.S. Mint, Secretary of State May 6 , 2005
Gov. Heineman Launches GrandDriver Awareness Program in Nebraska May 4 , 2005
Statement from Gov. Heineman on Anti-Meth Bill’s First-Read Passage May 3 , 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces First Signings of EQIP and CREP Contracts May 3 , 2005
   
APRIL 2005  
Statement from Gov. Heineman on Upcoming News Conference April 29, 2005
Gov. Heineman Promotes Ethanol as Alternative Fuel Good for Nebraska's Economy April 29, 2005
Gov. Heineman Comments on Forecasting Board’s Projections April 28, 2005
Gov. Heineman appoints Kelch to County Court Bench for the Second Judicial District April 27, 2005
Gov. Heineman Unveils Statewide Plan for Physical Activity & Nutrition April 27, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces 2005 Homeland Security Grants April 22, 2005
Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Nominees to Gov. Heineman for the Fifth Judicial District April 14, 2005
Gov. Heineman Signs Minority Health Proclamation, Encourages Awareness April 13, 2005
Gov. Heineman Presents Points of Light Volunteer Awards April 13, 2005
Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Nominees to Gov. Heineman for the Second Judicial District April 12, 2005
Gov. Heineman Applauds Taiwan’s Decision to Accept U.S. Beef April 7, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces New Parole Board Chair April 6, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Growth, Efficiency of State Tax E-filing April 6, 2005
Gov. Heineman, Legislative Chairs to Push for Meth Study April 4, 2005
Gov. Heineman Appoints District Court Judge for Second Judicial District April 4, 2005
Gov. Heineman Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Pope John Paul II April 2, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Grant for Business Development, 100 New Jobs in Central City April 1, 2005
   
MARCH 2005  
Gov. Heineman, Congressional Delegation Advocate for Nebraska, U.S. Beef March 31, 2005
Gov. Heineman Appoints Douglas County Court Judge for Fourth Judicial District March 30, 2005
Gov. Heineman Appoints District Court Judge for Fourth Judicial District March 30, 2005
Gov. Heineman Selects Candidate to Fill District 14 State Senate Slot March 29, 2005
Gov. Heineman Celebrates Success of Community Development Grant Program March 29, 2005
Gov. Heineman Appoints Student Members to State Colleges’ Board of Trustees March 25, 2005
Gov. Heineman Narrows List of District 14 State Senator Hopefuls to Six March 25, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Grant for Authentication of Driver Licenses, IDs March 23, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Interim Behavioral Health Administrator March 23, 2005
Twelve Candidates Apply for District 14 State Senator Seat March 21, 2005
Gov. Heineman Hosts U.S. Rep. Osborne, USDA Official for Signing of CREP Agreement March 19, 2005
Gov. Heineman Attends Western Nebraska Veterans’ Home 30th Anniversary March 18, 2005
Gov. Heineman and State Treasurer Ross Announce College Savings Plans Hit Billion Dollar Mark March 16, 2005
March 15, 2005
Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Nominees to Gov. Heineman for the Fourth Judicial District March 14, 2005
Gov. Heineman Seeks Applications for District 14 State Senator March 10, 2005
Gov. Heineman Signs Veterans’ Benefits Bill into Law March 9, 2005
Gov. Heineman Unveils First-of-its-Kind Biocontainment Unit; Welcomes CDC Director March 7, 2005
Gov. Heineman Awards Platte County $355,000 Grant for Improvement March 2, 2005
Gov. Heineman Awards Funding for Substance Abuse & Violence Prevention Programs March 2, 2005
   
FEBRUARY 2005  
Gov. Heineman Announces Three-Point Plan to Strengthen High Schools February 27, 2005
Gov. Heineman Comments on New Revenue Estimate February 25, 2005
Governor Heineman Announces New Communications Director February 24, 2005
Governor’s Communications Director Resigns to Accept Federal Post February 24, 2005
Gov. Heineman to Attend National Education Summit February 24, 2005
Gov. Heineman Awards Tourism Marketing Grants February 23, 2005
McDonald’s Sending Top Executive to Governor’s Ag Conference February 18, 2005
Gov. Heineman Names Bob Houston of Omaha Director of Corrections February 18, 2005
Gov. Heineman Appoints Kenneth Vampola of Arlington to Sixth Judicial District Judgeship February 17, 2005
Gov. Heineman Announces Governor’s Ag Conference; Secretary Johanns to Keynote February 15, 2005
   
JANUARY 2005  
Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Nominees to Gov. Heineman for the Sixth Judicial District January 28, 2005