Pete Ricketts

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And it threatens to bankrupt families who instill traditional values on their children — anyone who disagrees could get fined up to $50k I urge the people of Lincoln to sign the petition circulating to let the people vote on these unfair policies. Tune in to @LNKToday at 5:00 — PolitiTweet.org

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Lincoln's 'fairness ordinance' is anything but fair - it should be called the ‘unfairness ordinance.’ It puts girls at risk by allowing men into girls’ bathrooms, Applies to private schools & not to public, Prevents parents from helping their kids experiencing gender dysphoria, — PolitiTweet.org

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ICYMI: https://t.co/brTMLWqg0u — PolitiTweet.org

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@OWHnews editorial from '19: "On this side of the border, Nebraskans need to remain watchful & assertive to ensure our state’s rights are recognized & safeguarded to the full extent of applicable law." It was vital then, and it's vital now. https://t.co/jvNSpVENnk — PolitiTweet.org

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CO AG's office understands the need to keep their possible litigation discussions close-hold. Why would NE share our legal strategy? That's just dumb. — PolitiTweet.org

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Excess revenue belongs to the people of Nebraska. It’s not my money as Governor. It’s not the Legislature’s money to spend. It’s the people’s money. I'm asking senators to return it to Nebraskans by providing tax relief. Read more in my weekly column: https://t.co/kQBaAid7qw — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @afpne: https://t.co/fFXG6NipXA — PolitiTweet.org

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@POTUS& @JustinTrudeau needlessly ended vax exemptions for cross border truckers--threatening the industry. Losing thousands of drivers we rely on for food &supplies will only worsen pains of inflation felt across the US. More evidence these leaders aren't in touch w their people https://t.co/OA34PYKqwo — PolitiTweet.org

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Thanks to @NatGovFit and @BodyByJake for coming to Nebraska! Schools selected to receive fitness centers will gain top-notch equipment for kids to use as they establish regular exercise routines. School nominations are open now through 3/16 https://t.co/9kTy2mVkzo — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you to the folks in Ogallala who came to talk water & taxes during this morning’s town hall. Next stop: Gering. I’ll be at the Legacy of the Plains Museum at 1:00MT - hope to see you there! https://t.co/sQ02s7GHK3 — PolitiTweet.org

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TUNE IN: At the top of the hour, I'll be on @newsmax @NationalREPORT to discuss how other states are catching on to what NE has known all along: mask mandates aren't the way to go. — PolitiTweet.org

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I urge to you advance LB 1015 to General File. — PolitiTweet.org

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50 yrs from now, Nebs. will look back on LB 1015, and they will either be grateful for our foresight to preserve their water supplies, or they'll judge us for this missed opportunity to stop CO from growing their economy at our expense. — PolitiTweet.org

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50 yrs ago, Nebs. came together to ensure we responsibly managed our water resources. We're grateful for their foresight. — PolitiTweet.org

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NE has an undeniable legal right to build the canal & we need to fund it now. Some may argue the price tag is high--the price of not acting is higher. CO is funding their projects now. If we delay funding & construction, we're jeopardizing NE’s water resources for future Nebs. — PolitiTweet.org

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Decrease capacity to generate hydroelectric power in Nebraska Increase financial and regulatory burdens for the State, NRDs, and water users And take water resources from our vibrant natural landscape and wildlife throughout the Platte River Basin — PolitiTweet.org

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It would: Decrease ag. water supplies for irrigation, threatening our ability to feed the nation Jeopardize drinking water supplies for Lincoln, Omaha, & other Platte River communities Threaten the cooling water supplies NE’s largest electric generation facility — PolitiTweet.org

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A sharp reduction in water flows from Colorado would dramatically impact almost all Platte River Basin water users in Nebraska. — PolitiTweet.org

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We cannot call for our full entitlement from Colorado because we have not yet built the Perkins County Canal. The only way to ensure we receive the full allocation is to build the Canal. — PolitiTweet.org

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NE is entitled to 500 cubic feet per second of water in the non-irrigation season. It’s outlined in a standing, federally ratified agreement we have with CO called the South Platte River Compact. — PolitiTweet.org

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And, on Feb. 4th, a bill was introduced in the CO Leg. to require that CO’s water construction funding prioritize water storage projects in the South Platte River Basin. These projects will take from NE roughly 300k acre feet of water that we currently get from the SPlatte River. — PolitiTweet.org

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CO has amassed 283 projects to begin capturing this “excess” water & prevent it from leaving their state at a cost of roughly $10bil. They’ve already completed 17 projects, have started an additional 81 projects, & are aggressively moving forward with implementation. — PolitiTweet.org

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Colorado’s population is rapidly increasing. By 2050, Denver and the surrounding area is on track to more than double in population. Their state is planning to use Nebraska’s water to meet their growing demands. — PolitiTweet.org

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In Colorado, it’s dropped nearly 15 feet over the same time frame. While we’ve been managing our water to meet our needs, they’ve mined theirs. — PolitiTweet.org

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NE has a strong track record of responsible water management. For example, Nebraska’s portion of the Ogallala Aquifer has remained within one foot of its elevation since 1950. — PolitiTweet.org

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After Nebraska’s people, water is our greatest resource. NE is an agricultural state. It is our largest industry. It makes up about 20% of the state’s GDP. 1-in-4 jobs in Nebraska are in agriculture. And Nebraska is the number one state for irrigated acres. — PolitiTweet.org

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WATCH NOW as Gov. Ricketts testifies in support of LB 1015, the Perkins County Canal Project Act, before the Natural Resources Committee. Remarks will be live tweeted -- follow along on this thread. https://t.co/zlaZWJP7ss — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NECareerEd: @GovRicketts signed a proclamation today declaring February as #CTEMonth in Nebraska! CTSO State Officers we’re there to re… — PolitiTweet.org

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You can read more about how we are growing Nebraska through international trade in my weekly column: https://t.co/7SyL45N0jJ — PolitiTweet.org

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This August, Nebraska will embark on a trade mission to the UK and Ireland. These countries are key trading partners for NE. Strengthening ties with them will raise the profile of our state in Europe & encourage new investment in our communities. — PolitiTweet.org