Peter Ricketts in 2016 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Government Reform: Government agencies should be user focused

Other agencies have been innovating as well to make government more customer-focused. The Department of Labor launched a first-in-the-nation reemployment program to help our state's job seekers connect more quickly with good-paying jobs. Individuals receiving benefits now participate in the program, which includes job coaching and creating a resume that is searchable by potential employers. This helps give our job seekers a leg up.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Nebraska legislature Jan 14, 2016

On Health Care: Cannot trust Medicaid federal matching grants

One of the biggest long-term risks we face is Medicaid expansion. We have wisely rejected Medicaid expansion 3 times in the past 3 years because it is an unreasonable risk to taxpayers. This government entitlement crowds out investments in tax relief, education, and roads--things we need to grow our state. We also know that we cannot trust the federal government to keep the commitments it makes when it comes to spending. A 90% federal match is not sustainable in the federal government budget.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Nebraska legislature Jan 14, 2016

On Tax Reform: Provide tax relief through property tax regulations

Last year, we successfully worked together to provide $408 million in direct dollar-for-dollar property tax relief through the Property Tax Credit Relief Fund. This year, we must make structural changes to property taxes through a bill that we propose to tighten spending and levy limits and to limit the statewide aggregate growth of agricultural property valuations to three percent. We must prioritize property tax relief, it's my number one priority this year.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Nebraska legislature Jan 14, 2016

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