Talk:Pete Ricketts

message: Removing prod because US senate race is not Non-notable. Nebraska United States Senate election, 2006 has its own article. - Jc37 13:51, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: * shouldn't you place a "merge from" tag in the destination article as well? Also, shouldn't the previous comment go on the talk page of the destination article? I placed a comment on the discussion, but it looks strange sitting there by itself when there are no merge tags sitting on that page. Alienmercy 16:55, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: The guy gets 75,000+ hits on Google and is the former COO of Ameritrade. Either way, he's notable in his own right. 1ne 19:08, 19 November 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Deletion/Merge 

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replies: text: No, these two archived URLs didn't work. --1990'sguy (talk) 19:31, 2 June 2016 (UTC)
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replies: text: No, these didn't work. I don't know what the exact issue is. --1990'sguy (talk) 19:32, 2 June 2016 (UTC)
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replies: text: Success! --1990'sguy (talk) 19:33, 2 June 2016 (UTC)
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message: An IP editor, who's apparently using several different IP addresses, and I are in disagreement about the lead sentence in this article.  This diff is his/her latest edit.
Unfortunately, IP isn't adding edit summaries or notes on this talk page, and hasn't responded to a request to participate in discussion, so I'm not sure what the reason is for his/her objection to my preferred phrasing.  It certainly seems reasonable to me to identify Ricketts as a politician; and since not all WP readers are from the United States, it seems equally reasonable to mention where Nebraska is, rather than forcing non-US readers (and perhaps some US readers with weak geography skills) to follow a Wikilink.
If IP would explain his/her reasons for reverting my edit, I'd be glad to consider them.  That failing, I'd welcome suggestions from other editors. Ammodramus (talk) 04:15, 8 August 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: The reverting and re-reverting continues.  Unfortunately, the IP editor is using a different address each time, so a message at their talk page would probably not be read.  I am at a loss for what to do in this situation.  I don't want to be part of an edit war, and would be glad to discuss my fellow editor's thoughts on the article, but so far s/he's shown no willingness to participate in discussion.  Apart from this behavior, most of his/her edits have been constructive; and in any case, a block or other sanction would probably be ineffective, given the changing IP addresses. Suggestions, anyone? Ammodramus (talk) 20:58, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: My IP colleague has used the same address for a couple of days in a row, so I've left a message at User talk:67.44.192.158 urging him/her to join the discussion. Ammodramus (talk) 03:10, 17 August 2017 (UTC)
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message: I see the article currently states "Cardinal Dulles notes that "the Fathers and Doctors of the Church are virtually unanimous in their support for capital punishment", which is confusing, as it doesn't seem to have anything to do with Pete Ricketts, nor his public position on the death penalty, and this article isn't about the death penalty itself. Why is an anecdotal cardinal in support randomly mentioned in this section in an article about Pete Ricketts? 68.110.29.138 (talk) 00:36, 3 June 2021 (UTC)
thread_title:  Death Penalty/Cardinal Dulles Mention? 

message: * Specific text to be added or removed: Expanding on Tenure Accomplishments as Governor. Added section about the COE to be added somewhere in the Tenure Section.
=====Center of Operational Excellence=====
The Center of Operational Excellence serves as the training center for continuous process improvement across all state agencies. Ricketts established the COE in May of 2016 COE currently certify White, Yellow, Green Belts, Executive Green Belts, Black Belts, and Certified Lean Leaders in Lean Six Sigma. The goal of the COE is to help agencies simplify processes, resulting in a more effective, efficient, and customer-focused government. The COE has a Kaizen room, located in the State Capitol, used for training events and process improvement meetings.
====2017 session====
In its 2017 session, the Ricketts administration merged two agencies. The Department of Transportation was formed from the merging of the Department of Roads and Department of Aeronautics. This merger was lead by Senator Friesen. Senator Murante led the merger of the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs and the Division of Veterans' Homes into the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs. Ricketts signed both merger bills into law in the spring of 2017.[64]
Ricketts signed various bills designed to strengthen Nebraska communities. LB 518 created various grants to counties to construct workforce housing. The legislature also passed 2 anti-abortion bills, the first in his tenure. LB46 created a "Choose Life" license plate, and LB506 provided information about perinatal hospice care to pregnant women diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly.[65]
====2018 session====
In the start of the 2018 to 2019 biannual session, Ricketts highlighted various bills as his key priorities. In 2018 Ricketts signed LB 1040, which creates commemorative certificates of nonviable birth for miscarriages. Ricketts used this bill to point out that it "affirms the pre-born baby's dignity, [and] it also provides closure to mothers, fathers, and families who are grappling with the pain and heartache of losing a child."[66] Ricketts goes on to highlight various property and tax relief bills that he signed during the session. Ricketts vetoed a notable bill, LB350, which would've set aside criminal convictions for murders, human trafficking, and other violent criminals. Ricketts said, "This bill sends the wrong message to victims of crime and society. It represents poor public policy."[67]
====2019 session====
During the legislature's 2019 session, Ricketts approved various budgets and tax cuts. LB 103 stopped automatic property tax increases. Ricketts also spearheaded the project to increase the Property Tax Credit Relief Fund by $51 million for a total of $550 million in direct property tax relief from 2019 to 2021. Ricketts merged two state agencies, the Department of Environment and the Department of Energy, into one, the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.[68]
====2020 session====
In 2020, Ricketts signed numerous laws passed by the legislature, including property and veterans tax relief bills, dismemberment abortion bans, and flood and pandemic relief. In 2020, Ricketts was able to accomplish some State workforce reforms, providing a new partnership between Peru State College and the Nebraska Department of Corrections, to provide a path for students to go from the classroom into Corrections workforce. Ricketts also accomplished an infrastructure bill, allowing for funding to repair the Gering-Fort Laramie Irrigation Canal after it collapsed in 2019.
====2021 session====
Ricketts called the 2021 session "historic," as it passed multiple key priorities he highlighted in his January 2021 State of the State address. These included property and veterans tax relief, broadband infrastructure, and locking in the state's budget. The session limited budget growth to 2.4% annually. Ricketts's veterans tax relief program gave Nebraska veterans a 100% exemption on military retirement benefits. Ricketts signed legislation to support military spouses licensed in another state to obtain teaching permits after moving to Nebraska. He signed into law a bill that gives private schools $3 million in funding for textbook loans and $1 billion to support public K-12 education. Ricketts also passed career scholarship reform, giving public, private, and community colleges and universities state scholarship support.
====2022 session====
In his wrap up for the 2022 legislative session, Ricketts praises the senators for passing legislation on his key priorities. Securing Nebraska's water resources through legislation was something Ricketts highlighted, as the Legislature authorized construction of a canal to protect Nebraska's legal entitlement to South Platte River flowing into the state from Colorado. Also, Ricketts was able to sign bills to further develop Nebraska's water infrastructure, construction of new marinas at Lake McConaughy and Lewis and Clark Lake, and creation of a 3,600 acre reservoir between Lincoln and Omaha.
Ricketts also prioritized controlling government spending and cut property and income tax. Ricketts also signed bills investing in rural and urban areas of Nebraska as businesses recover from the pandemic.
* Reason for the change: Tenure Section is missing last 6 years of Accomplishments, I have a COI I guess. 
* References supporting change:  
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Wikipedia:Verifiability would be a better banner. That fact 
 "Session Concludes | Office of Governor Pete Ricketts". governor.nebraska.gov. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
 "Session Concludes | Office of Governor Pete Ricketts". governor.nebraska.gov. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
 "Gov. Ricketts Signs New Pro-Life Legislation Creating Commemorative Certificates". governor.nebraska.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
 "Gov. Ricketts Vetoes Bill which Sets Aside Penalties for Murders, Human Trafficking". governor.nebraska.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
 "Gov. Ricketts Highlights Legislative Session Results". governor.nebraska.gov. Retrieved May 16, 2022
for 2020 session source - https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-state-state-address-1
for 2021 Session Source - https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-calls-2021-legislative-session-%E2%80%9Chistoric%E2%80%9D
For 2022 Session Source - https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/history-making-60-days
For COE Source - https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-highlights-operational-excellence-month
Jordis DASComm22 (talk) 16:27, 24 May 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: I made most of these additions but they need a better source for the citations. Using the Governor’s press releases for a source is not acceptable under WP:RS policy. I’ve added citations needed tags, but the content will likely be removed without appropriate references. Please provide them as an additional COI request. Go4thProsper (talk) 18:54, 8 July 2022 (UTC)
replies: text:  I see no bias for 2022 session section as currently written.   Wikipedia:Verifiability would be the appropriate banner. 
Thomasmeeks (talk) 16:39, 2 February 2023 (UTC)
thread_title: Request Updated Tenure

message: In his wrap up for the 2022 legislative session, Ricketts praises the senators for passing legislation on his key priorities. Securing Nebraska's water resources through legislation was something Ricketts highlighted, as the Legislature authorized construction of a canal to protect Nebraska's legal entitlement to South Platte River flowing into the state from Colorado. Also, Ricketts was able to sign bills to further develop Nebraska's water infrastructure, construction of new marinas at Lake McConaughy and Lewis and Clark Lake, and creation of a 3,600 acre reservoir between Lincoln and Omaha.
Ricketts also prioritized controlling government spending and cut property and income tax. Ricketts also signed bills investing in rural and urban areas of Nebraska as businesses recover from the pandemic.
* Reason for the change: Tenure Section is missing last 6 years of Accomplishments, I have a COI I guess. 
* References supporting change:  
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Wikipedia:Verifiability would be a better banner. That fact 
 "Session Concludes | Office of Governor Pete Ricketts". governor.nebraska.gov. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
 "Session Concludes | Office of Governor Pete Ricketts". governor.nebraska.gov. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
 "Gov. Ricketts Signs New Pro-Life Legislation Creating Commemorative Certificates". governor.nebraska.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
 "Gov. Ricketts Vetoes Bill which Sets Aside Penalties for Murders, Human Trafficking". governor.nebraska.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
 "Gov. Ricketts Highlights Legislative Session Results". governor.nebraska.gov. Retrieved May 16, 2022
for 2020 session source - https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-state-state-address-1
for 2021 Session Source - https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-calls-2021-legislative-session-%E2%80%9Chistoric%E2%80%9D
For 2022 Session Source - https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/history-making-60-days
For COE Source - https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-highlights-operational-excellence-month
Jordis DASComm22 (talk) 16:27, 24 May 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: I made most of these additions but they need a better source for the citations. Using the Governor’s press releases for a source is not acceptable under WP:RS policy. I’ve added citations needed tags, but the content will likely be removed without appropriate references. Please provide them as an additional COI request. Go4thProsper (talk) 18:54, 8 July 2022 (UTC)
replies: text:  I see no bias for 2022 session section as currently written.   Wikipedia:Verifiability would be the appropriate banner. 
Thomasmeeks (talk) 16:39, 2 February 2023 (UTC)
thread_title: 2022 session

message: Users has been insistently editing that Ricketts' term begins on January 12, the date on which he was announced as a senator; however, he will be sworn in before Vice President Kamala Harris on January 23. Based on previous and recent examples such as Kelly Loeffler, Jon Kyl or Martha McSally, whose term began on the date they were sworn in by Vice President Pence, not when they were announced as a replacement. Lord Maximoff (talk) 22:30, 14 January 2023 (UTC)
replies: text: I mean, that'd make sense, but then surely the Wikipedia argument about the appointment of Senators & their seniority (that it begins on date of appointment, not when they are sworn in), is wrong and needs to be corrected? This argument is used for Alex Padilla, who was sworn in on January 20th, but appointed on January 18th. ~ Mycranthebigman of Alaska ^_^ 13:20, 15 January 2023 (UTC)

text: According to https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/resources/pdf/chronlist.pdf Ricketts' term started on January 12 with his appointment even if he took the oath of office on January 23. MasterPike01 (talk) 19:10, 17 October 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Term as Senator 

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