Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that the previous deadline for grant applications under the Developing Youth Talent Initiative (DYTI) has...
Gov. Ricketts Launches #TestNebraskaChallenge, Rolls Out Plan to Expand COVID-19 Testing
Watch the video by clicking here. LINCOLN – This afternoon, Governor Pete Ricketts announced a new plan to scale up Nebraska’s capability to test...
Department of Economic Development Announces CCCFF Grant Recipients
Photo: The Wisner City Auditorium, a local staple since 1956, was recently renovated with support from the CCCFF program. The Nebraska Department...
Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order to Provide Childcare Relief, Announces COVID-19 Business Response Survey
Watch the video by clicking here. LINCOLN – This afternoon, Governor Pete Ricketts issued an executive order to expand childcare options for working...
Help Support the 2020 Census Self-Response Rate
The official Census Bureau mailing invitation to respond to the 2020 Census includes detailed information and a Census ID for completing the Census...
April 13-17 is National Community Development Week; Beatrice Honored for Outstanding Achievements
Pictured: Beatrice This week, Nebraska will join in the nationwide celebration of “Community Development Week” (CD Week). CD Week is celebrated each...
New Entertainment Venue Draws Tourists To Downtown Ogallala
CDBG funding helps local business owners attract new visitors to Ogallala (population 4,573). Nebraskans flock to Lake McConaughy State Recreation...
City Of Albion Invests In Downtown Revitalization
CDBG support helps Albion (population 1,561) create a more vibrant commercial district. Just about everywhere you look in downtown Albion, there’s...
Gov. Ricketts Proclaims “21 Days to Stay Home and Stay Healthy” & Unveils Six Rules to Keep Nebraska Healthy
Watch the video by clicking here. LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed April 10-30, 2020 as “21 Days to Stay Home and Stay Healthy in...
Gov. Ricketts Reiterates Importance of Social Distancing, Overviews Programs to Aid Businesses, & Announces Guidance for Faith-Based Organizations
Watch the video by clicking here. LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts reinforced the importance of social distancing during his daily...
Gov. Ricketts Thanks Legislature for Approving COVID-19 Emergency Funds, Temporarily Suspends Evictions for Impacted Nebraskans
Watch video of today’s press conference by clicking here. LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts signed LB 1198, a bill that provides emergency...
Gov. Ricketts Encourages Business Flexibility during COVID-19 Emergency
Watch the video by clicking here LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts hosted a Facebook Live event to discuss ideas on flexibly continuing...
Unique Internship Program Helps Connect Students, Young Professionals with Career Opportunities in Cambridge
Photo: Jenna Ebbers, intern at The Valley Voice in Cambridge, NE What’s one of the challenges for any small town that wants to grow? To convince...
Gov. Ricketts Announces Eligibility of Nebraska Businesses to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts welcomed news that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a statewide economic injury...
DED and DHHS Announce Notice of Public Hearings, Public Comment Period
March 19, 2020 (LINCOLN, NEB.) – The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services...