Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that President Donald J. Trump had approved Nebraska's expedited request for federal disaster assistance. Governor Ricketts submitted the request following devastating flooding and severe weather impacting virtually every region of Nebraska. "Thank you to President Trump for his quick approval of Nebraska's request," said Governor Ricketts. "Nebraskans have already been stepping up to begin the journey to recovering from the most widespread natural disaster in our state's history...
