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Peter Ricketts on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Senate Challenger
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Vetoed expanding food-assistance benefits
LB108: Change provisions relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP, known as "food stamps"]. Summary by KOLN 1011-AM-NOW: The Republican governor says in his veto letter that the measure would create a
disincentive for recipients to seek better-paying jobs at a time when many businesses are desperate for workers.
Veto message:LB 108 would dramatically expand a taxpayer-funded food assistance program that is only intended to
benefit those who are truly in need. While the bill contains a sunset for the expansion provision, history proves that it is nearly impossible to reign in a public benefit.
Legislative outcome:
Vetoed by Governor Pete Ricketts on May/25/21; Legislature voted 30-19-0 to override veto on May/26/21.
Source: KOLN 1011-AM-NOW on Nebraska Legislative voting record LB108
, May 25, 2021
Vetoed expanding energy assistance qualifications
LB306: Provide eligibility requirements for the low-income home energy assistance program.Summary by KETV, ABC-7: LB 306 raises the income qualifications for federal energy assistance. It would use money left in the program each year
and give it to newly qualified families rather than send it back to Washington, D.C., or people who already received assistance.
Veto message:This would be a permanent benefit expansion funded with one-time federal dollars.
When those one-time federal dollars run out, the most in need will be disadvantaged by receiving a smaller share of the regular LIHEAP program funds.
Legislative outcome:
Vetoed by Governor Pete Ricketts on May/25/21; Legislature voted 32-15-2 to override veto on May/26/21.
Source: KETV, ABC-7 on Nebraska Legislative voting record LB306
, May 25, 2021
$56M of vetoes sustained, to cut budget
In a statement, Gov. Ricketts commended lawmakers for sustaining his $56.5 million worth of vetoes in the two-year budget ending June 30, 2019. But State Sen. Bob Krist of Omaha said the votes produced "probably one of the darkest days I've had here."
The defeated motions included one that would have restored $32.5 million for the care of low-income Nebraskans and people with developmental disabilities or mental health problems.
Source: Omaha World Herald on 2018 Nebraska gubernatorial race
, May 18, 2017
People-centric services: hand up to get back on their feet
We need a culture in our state agencies that is people-centric. The people who need our help do not fit neatly into the silos we have created.
We need a system that cares for the entire person, helps them reach their full potential and if possible helps them live a life free of public assistance.
There are people who will continue to need our help. We must serve them effectively and with dignity and respect. When we start getting better outcomes for people, our costs will come down too.
Many people who receive services just need a
hand up to get back on their feet. We have to prevent government from getting in their way. [But we have a] need for a common sense approach in government--one that does not create disincentives for people and families to work.
Source: State of the State address to 2015 Nebraska Legislature
, Jan 22, 2015
Focus welfare on states & religious non-profits
Ricketts supports the following principles regarding welfare and poverty. - Continue to give states and local governments flexibility in and responsibility for welfare programs through federal block grants.
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Direct federal poverty aid through religious, community-based, or other non-profit organizations.
Source: 2006 Congressional National Political Awareness Test
, May 2, 2006
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Other governors on Welfare & Poverty: |
Peter Ricketts on other issues: |
NE Gubernatorial: Bob Krist Brett Lindstrom Carol Blood Chuck Herbster Jim Pillen Theresa Thibodeau NE Senatorial: Ben Sasse Chris Janicek Dan Osborn Deb Fischer Preston Love
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Gubernatorial Debates 2023:
KY:
Incumbent Andy Beshear(D)
vs.State A.G. Daniel Cameron(R)
vs.Ambassador Kelly Craft(R)
vs.State Auditor Mike Harmon(R)
LA:
Incumbent John Bel Edwards(D,term-limited)
vs.Jeff Landry(R)
vs.Shawn Wilson(D)
vs.John Schroder(R)
vs.Sharon Hewitt(R)
MS:
Incumbent Tate Reeves(R)
vs.Bill Waller(R,withdrew)
vs.Brandon Presley(D)
Gubernatorial Debates 2024:
DE: Gov. John Carney (D, term-limited);
vs. Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long (D)
vs. County Exec. Matt Meyer (D)
vs. State Rep.Mike Ramone (R)
IN: Gov. Eric Holcomb (R, term-limited);
vs. Sen. Mike Braun (R)
vs. Suzanne Crouch (R, lost May 7 primary)
vs. Eric Doden (R, lost May 7 primary)
vs. Attorney General Curtis Hill (R, lost May 7 primary)
vs. Jennifer McCormick (D)
MO: Gov. Mike Parson (R, term-limited):
vs. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft (R)
vs. State Senator Bill Eigel (R)
vs. Lt.Gov. Mike Kehoe (R)
vs. House Minority Leader Crystal Quade (D)
MT: Gov. Greg Gianforte (R)
vs. Ryan Busse (D)
vs. State Rep. Tanner Smith (R, lost June 4 primary)
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Gubernatorial Debates 2024 (continued):
NC: Gov. Roy Cooper (D, term-limited);
vs. Lt.Gov. Mark Robinson (R)
vs. Attorney General Josh Stein (D)
vs. Treasurer Dale Folwell (R, lost March 5 primary)
vs. Justice Michael Morgan (D, lost March 5 primary)
vs. State Senator Andy Wells (R,withdrew)
ND: Gov. Doug Burgum (R, retiring)
vs. State Rep. Rick Becker (R)
vs. U.S.Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R)
vs. State Sen.Merrill Piepkorn (D)
NH: Gov. Chris Sununu (R, retiring)
vs. U.S.Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R)
vs. Mayor Joyce Craig (D)
vs. Acting Gov.Chuck Morse (R)
vs. Exec.Councilor Cinde Warmington (D)
UT: Gov. Spencer Cox (R)
vs. State Rep. Phil Lyman (R)
vs. Minority Leader Brian King (D)
VT: Gov. Phil Scott (R)
vs. Lt.Gov.David Zuckerman (D, withdrew)
vs. Selectman Peter Duval (D)
vs. Commissioner Esther Charlestin (D)
WA: Gov. Jay Inslee (D, retiring);
vs. Attorney General Bob Ferguson (D)
vs. U.S.Rep.Dave Reichert (R)
vs. State Sen. Mark Mullet (D)
vs. County Chair Semi Bird (R)
vs. Hilary Franz (D, withdrew to run for U.S.Rep.)
WV: Gov. Jim Justice (R, term-limited)
vs. WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R)
vs. Huntington Mayor Steve Williams (D)
vs. WV State Auditor JB McCuskey (R, withdrew)
vs. WV Secretary of State Mac Warner (R, lost May 14 primary)
vs. State Del. Moore Capito (R, lost May 14 primary)
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