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December 2008
Governors Make Friendly Wager for Charity over Gator Bowl Dec.31, 2008
Nebraska Now Offering Online Renewal for Vehicle Registration
PHOTO GALLERY
Dec.23, 2008
State Offices Closed Dec. 26 Dec.19, 2008
Gov. Heineman Thanks State Employees for Making 2008 Charitable Giving Campaign a Success Dec.19, 2008
Gov. Heineman Shares Thoughts on BSDC Legislative Report Dec.15, 2008
Gov. Heineman Announces 42 Law Enforcement Camera System Grants Dec. 12, 2008
Gov. Heineman Names Brian Dunnigan to Head Department of Natural Resources Dec. 9, 2008
Health & Human Services CEO Christine Peterson to Retire Dec. 8, 2008
Gov. Heineman Awards $334,000 to York for Business Expansion Dec. 5, 2008
Gov. Heineman Reminds Nebraskans to Fly Flags at Half-Staff on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Dec. 3, 2008
Gov. Heineman Shares Letter with President-elect Obama on Ways to Restore the U.S. Economy Dec. 2, 2008
November 2008
Gov. Heineman Signs Safe Haven Update into Law
PHOTO GALLERY
Nov. 21, 2008
Gov. Heineman, NASB Recognize Three School Districts for Parental Involvement Efforts Nov. 21, 2008
Gov. Heineman Announces 49 “Click It or Ticket” Thanksgiving Enforcement Grants Nov. 20, 2008
Gov. Heineman Announces Grants Supporting Development in Rural Areas Nov. 20, 2008
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff at State Capitol & in Omaha in Honor of Bernice Labedz Nov. 17, 2008
Gov. Heineman Appoints James Orr of Broken Bow to Eighth Judicial District Judgeship Nov. 7, 2008
October 2008
Gov. Heineman Comments on Forecasting Board Report Oct. 31, 2008
Gov. Heineman Awards $400,000 Community Development Block Grant to South Sioux City Oct. 30, 2008
Gov. Heineman Awards $200,000 Community Development Block Grant to Wayne Oct. 30, 2008
Gov. Heineman Calling Special Session to Update Nebraska’s Safe Haven Law Oct. 29, 2008
Gov. Heineman Welcomes Yahoo! to Nebraska Oct. 24, 2008
Gov. Heineman Appoints State Educational Testing Advisory Committee Oct. 23, 2008
Gov. Heineman & Speaker Flood Announce Plans to Amend Safe Haven Law Oct. 20, 2008
Gov. Heineman’s Comment on University of Nebraska’s Invitation to Bill Ayers [AUDIO CLIP 00:25] Oct. 17, 2008
Gov. Heineman Discusses Ag Policy during Visit to Brussels Oct. 14, 2008
Nebraska Celebrates Groundbreaking of Alliance Veterans Cemetery Oct. 10, 2008
Gov. Heineman Awards $200,000 in Community Development Grant Funding to Falls City Oct. 10, 2008
Gov. Heineman Recognizes Nebraska’s 2009 Cyber Security Calendar Winners Oct. 7, 2008
Gov. Heineman Looks to New Beginning in Educational Cooperation Oct.6, 2008
Gov. Heineman Reminds Nebraskans to Lower Flags during Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day Oct. 3, 2008
Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Nominees to Gov. Heineman for Eighth Judicial District Oct. 2, 2008
   
September 2008
   
Gov. Heineman Proclaims October Parental Involvement Month Sept. 30, 2008
Guard’s Civil Support Team Heading Home from Hurricane Ike Relief Efforts Sept. 26, 2008
Guard’s Civil Support Team Heads to Texas Ahead of Hurricane Ike Sept. 12, 2008
Gov. Heineman to Honor First Recipients of Governor’s Workplace Wellness Award Sept. 22, 2008
Gov. Heineman Concludes Reverse Trade Mission with MOU Signings & Business Announcement Sept. 12, 2008
Nebraska Welcomes Reverse Trade Mission Participants Sept. 10, 2008
Gov. Heineman Promotes New Opportunities of Nebraska’s Beginning Farmer Program Sept. 10, 2008
Nebraska National Guard Mission to Louisiana Extended Sept. 9, 2008
Gov. Heineman Reminds Nebraskans to Fly Flags at Half-Staff for Patriot Day Sept. 9, 2008
Gov. Heineman Accepts $1.023 Million Bonus On Behalf of Nebraska’s Food Stamp Program Sept. 9, 2008
Lt. Gov. Sheehy Recognizes Nebraska’s Volunteer Leaders in Emergency Preparedness Sept. 8, 2008
Nebraska National Guard Deploying to Assist in Hurricane Recovery Efforts Sept. 2, 2008
   
Aug. 2008
   
Nebraska Sends Personnel & Equipment to Assist with Hurricane Preparations Aug. 31, 2008
Gov. Heineman Announces Catherine Lang to Head Nebraska Department of Labor Aug. 28, 2008
Gov. Heineman Announces Plans for September Reverse Trade Mission Aug. 27, 2008
State Web site Receives Top Award for E-Government Aug. 22, 2008
Gov. Heineman Announces $500,000 in 2008-09 Tourism Advantage Grants Aug. 15, 2008
Gov. Heineman Announces 48 Drunk Driving Enforcement Grants Aug. 15, 2008
State Colleges to Offer Governor’s Opportunity Award Aug. 14, 2008
Gov. Heineman Recognizes National Winner of Young American Patriotic Art Award Aug. 13, 2008
Gov. Heineman Announces Lincoln, Sheridan & Box Butte Counties Now Certified as Livestock Friendly Aug. 12, 2008
Governor & First Lady to Conclude 50th Anniversary Year of Governor’s Residence Aug. 12, 2008
Gov. Heineman Supports Sailors Aboard Aircraft Carrier with Book Donation Aug. 8, 2008
Lt. Gov. Sheehy Named to National Lt. Governors Association Executive Committee Aug. 7, 2008
Gov. Heineman Meets with Members of Governor’s Youth Advisory Council Aug. 4, 2008
   
July 2008
   
Gov. Heineman Announces $5.1 Million in CDBG Funding July 25, 2008
Nebraska Labor Commissioner Lecuona Announces Departure July 25, 2008
Gov. Heineman Awards $355,000 in Community Development Funding to Aurora July 25,2008
Gov. Heineman to Chair Education Efforts for National Governors Association July 22, 2008
Gov. Heineman Announces Efforts to Boost Trade, Talk Ag Policy July 14, 2008
Nebraska Receives Authorization to Proceed with State Veteran Cemetery Project July 11, 2008
Gov. Heineman & Chief Justice Heavican Highlight Child Welfare Reform Progress; Outline Next Steps July 10, 2008
Gov. Heineman Honors Nebraska’s WWII Veterans and "Heartland Honor Flight" July 8, 2008
Gov. Heineman Appoints Robert Batt of Omaha to Liquor Commission July 7, 2008
Gov. Heineman Awards $350,000 Community Development Grant to Falls City July 3, 2008
Nebraska Sending Personnel & Equipment to Assist with California Firefighting Efforts July 2, 2008
   
June 2008
   
Nebraska Receives Presidential Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms June 20, 2008
Nebraska Sending Personnel to Assist with Iowa Flooding & Storm Recovery Efforts June 17, 2008
Nebraska Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for New Wind Power Manufacturing Facility June 17, 2008
Gov. Heineman Requests Federal Disaster Declaration June 13, 2008
Gov. Heineman’s Comment from Little Sioux Boy Scout Camp June12, 2008
Gov. Heineman Provides Update on State Storm Response June 11, 2008
Gov. Heineman Unveils New Look for Nebraska.gov June 11, 2008
Governor Encourages Nebraskans to Keep an Eye on Weather June 5, 2008
 
May 2008
   
Governor & Lt. Governor Tour Storm Damage May 30, 2008
Governor Declares State of Emergency Following Central Nebraska Tornados May 29, 2008
Emergency Operations Center Activated for Kearney Tornados May 29, 2008
Gov. Heineman Announces Neil Moseman to Head Nebraska Energy Office May 28, 2008
Gov. Heineman Reminds Nebraskans to Fly Flags at Half Staff on Memorial Day May 23, 2008
Gov. Heineman Reminds Nebraskans to Lower Flags during Peace Officers’ Memorial Day May 14, 2008
Gov. Heineman Recognizes Five High School Seniors for Top ACT Scores May 6, 2008
Gov. Heineman Announces Plans to Begin Heartland Expressway & Kimball Bypass May 3, 2008
Gov. Heineman Thanks USDA for Providing Assistance to Pork Industry May 2, 2008
Gov. Heineman Appoints Robert Otte of Lincoln to Third Judicial District Judgeship May 2, 2008
   
April 2008
 
Gov. Heineman Signs Emergency Declaration Following Southeast Nebraska Storms April 30, 2008
Gov. Heineman Attends Groundbreaking for Nebraska’s First Community-Based Wind Project April 29, 2008
Nebraska Urges Congressional Action on Free Trade Agreements April 28, 2008
Gov. Heineman to Host European Union Leader to Talk Agriculture Policy April 22, 2008
Gov. Heineman Comments on Agreement to Re-open South Korea to All U.S. Beef Imports April 18, 2008
Gov. Heineman Signs Bill to Relocate the Nebraska State Fair April 18, 2008
Gov. Heineman Sends Letter to Ag Secretary Requesting Assistance for Livestock & Poultry Sectors April 17, 2008
Gov. Heineman Signs Nebraska Super Advantage into Law April 17, 2008
Gov. Heineman Urges Congressional Leaders to Support Byrne Funding for States April 16, 2008
Governor & Attorney General’s Statement on Lethal Injection Ruling April 16, 2008
Gov. Heineman Comments on Fischer Amendment to Change Gas Tax April 15, 2008
Gov. Heineman Welcomes U.S. Surgeon General; Declares April Alcohol Awareness Month April 14, 2008
Gov. Heineman Signs Statewide Student Testing Bill into Law April 10, 2008
Gov. Heineman Signs Tax Relief for Nebraska Businesses into Law April 9, 2008
Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Nominees To Gov. Heineman for Third Judicial District April 8, 2008
Gov. Heineman Comments on Legislature’s Vote to Increase Gas Tax April 7, 2008
Gov. Heineman Encouraged by Dismissal of Omaha Public School Lawsuit April 2, 2008
Gov. Heineman Signs Budget & School Aid Bills; Vetoes Gas Tax Increase April 2, 2008
Gov. Heineman Welcomes Korean Ambassador Lee Tae-sik to Nebraska April 1, 2008
Gov. Heineman Signs Water Bill April 1, 2008
   
March 2008
 
Gov. Heineman Comments on State Fair Proposal Mar. 31, 2008
Gov. Heineman to Host Korean Ambassador during Upcoming Visit to Nebraska Mar. 27, 2008
Gov. Heineman Comments on Death Penalty Repeal Bill Mar. 25, 2008
Natural Resources Director Ann Bleed Retires Mar. 24, 2008
Nebraska Awarded Job Training Grants for Community Colleges Mar. 13, 2008
Gov. Heineman Announces New Job Training Funds for Nebraska’s Trucking Industry Mar. 12, 2008
Gov. Heineman Announces Recipients of New Tourism Marketing Grants Mar. 12, 2008
Gov. Heineman Nominates the Honorable Bernard McGinn
to the Commission of Industrial Relations
Mar. 11, 2008
Gov. Heineman Signs Confidentiality Bill Mar. 10, 2008
Gov. Heineman Comments on LB 963 Mar. 7, 2008
Gov. Heineman Awards $144,000 Community Development Grant to Benkelman Mar. 7, 2008
Gov. Heineman Withdraws Nomination Mar. 5, 2008
Gov. Heineman, Secretary Gale & Gen. Kadavy Encourage Students to ‘Honor a Veteran’ Mar. 4, 2008
Gov. Heineman Declares March as Wellness Month in Nebraska Mar. 3, 2008
   
Febuary 2008
   
Gov. Heineman Comments on LB 395 Feb 26, 2008
Gov. Heineman to Host International Businesses during Reverse Trade Mission in September Feb 25, 2008
Gov. Heineman Urges Agencies to Restrain Spending Following Economic Forecasting Board’s Project Feb 22, 2008
Gov. Heineman Urges Nebraskans to Consider E-filing Taxes Feb 13, 2008
Gov. Heineman Comments on Supreme Court Opinion Feb 8, 2008
Gov. Heineman Testifies in Support of Nebraska Super Advantage Proposal Feb 6, 2008
Governor & First Lady Encourage Nebraska Classrooms to be part of Read Across America Feb 1, 2008
   
January 2008
   
Lt. Gov. Sheehy Promotes Campaign to End Cervical Cancer in the U.S. Jan 31, 2008
Gov. Heineman Announces Line-Up for 2008 Governor’s Ag Conference Jan 22, 2008
Gov. Heineman Cites Continued Progress in 2008 State of the State Address Jan 15, 2008
Nebraska Receives Federal Disaster Declaration Following December Storms Jan11, 2008
Jan 11, 2008
Gov. Heineman Awards $195,000 in Community Development Grant Funding Jan 7, 2008
Governor, Attorney General, Sen. Friend Outline Proposal to Address Illegal Immigration in Nebraska Jan 4, 2008
Chief Information Officers Receives National Recognition Jan 2, 2008
Gov. Heineman Announces Award to Recognize Workplace Wellness Efforts in Nebraska Jan 2, 2008
   

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