Peter Ricketts in 2022 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Budget & Economy: $500 million to construct a canal reservoir system

After our people, water is Nebraska's greatest natural resource. To secure Nebraska's water supply, I am recommending $500 million to construct a canal and reservoir system from the South Platte River. If we fail to secure our supply from the South Platte River, we could expect to lose 90% of the water that currently comes to us from Colorado. We must act to preserve, protect, manage, and steward our water supply for our future Nebraskans.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Nebraska legislature Jan 13, 2022

On Crime: Fully fund replacement of Nebraska State Penitentiary

We must fully fund the replacement of the Nebraska State Penitentiary. The existing penitentiary was built over 150 years ago. Its walls are crumbling, and its infrastructure is aged beyond simple repair. For those wishing to pursue criminal justice reform, this should be a no-brainer. A modern facility will give our inmates a better quality of life. Modernizing our State Penitentiary will allow us to offer enhanced services and programming to prepare these men for life after time served.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Nebraska legislature Jan 13, 2022

On Principles & Values: Remember: Nebraska is what America is supposed to be

Thank you for your service to the people of Nebraska. Our work in the coming days will require a spirit of collaboration and cooperation and for each of us to do our part to keep Nebraska strong. I look forward to the challenge, opportunity, and honor of working with you. Remember: Nebraska is what America is supposed to be. God bless you all, and God bless the great State of Nebraska!
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Nebraska legislature Jan 13, 2022

On Tax Reform: Reduce top individual tax rate from 6.84% to 5.84%

Over the next five years, we must reduce the top individual tax rate by one percent--from 6.84% to 5.84%. For those who may try to brand this as a tax cut for the rich, I challenge you to ask Nebraskans earning $33,180 a year, or families earning $66,360 a year, if they feel rich. They make up the 418,900 Nebraskans in this tax bracket who deserve relief.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Nebraska legislature Jan 13, 2022

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