NEBRASKA
     Nov. 2, 2010 Governor 




Brochure,  8 1/2" x 8 1/2".  


Dear Friend:

I learned from my Mom and Dad that Nebraska is a very special place to live, to work and to raise a family. My Dad worked for J.C. Penney so we had the opportunity to live in a number of communities across Nebraska—Falls City, Fairbury, McCook, Benkelman and Wahoo.

My Mom and Dad instilled in my brothers, my sister and me the Nebraska values that we treasure in this state.

Nebraska is my home and as your Governor, I am work­ing hard to make our state an even better place to live, to work and to raise a family. We have a great state and I am committed to making it better for our children and grandchildren.

We must grow our economy and expand job opportunities for young people and middle class families. We must contin­ue to strengthen and prioritize education.

Additionally, we need to protect our families and communities. Our quality of life is what makes Nebraska special.

I love being your Governor and I have the energy, enthusi­asm and passion to do this job from sunup to sundown. Send me a letter or an email with your thoughts and ideas about Nebraska's future. I'll read every one of them.

I need your support and your help. I would be honored to have your vote. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Dave Heineman
Dave Heineman
Governor

"Nebraska's future should be about easing the tax burden on families, creating jobs, providing first-class educational opportunities for our students and making the good life even better. As your Governor, that's my focus today, tomorrow and into the future."


TAXES
Governor Heineman wants to continue to ease the tax burden on Nebraska's families and businesses. Three years ago, he worked with the legislature to pass the largest tax relief package in the history of the State. They repealed the estate tax, eliminat­ed the marriage penalty, repealed the sales tax on construction labor, and lowered income taxes.

Because of Governor Heineman's leadership, Nebraska is receiving national attention. Our state is on many 'Best Of and Top 10' lists including Best States for Business (Forbes.corn), Top 10 States Where Struggling Americans Can Find a Fresh Start (BusinessWeek.com) and Top 10 Pro-Business State (Pollina Corporate Real Estate).

ECONOMY/JOBS
Over the last five years Governor Heineman has worked hard to make Nebraska more competitive. He set out on a long-term course for prosperity and growth; lowered taxes, controlled state spending and saved for a rainy day. Governor Heineman has worked hard on job creation and now Nebraska has the one of the lowest unemployment rate in America.

EDUCATION
Providing first class educational opportunities for Nebraska stu­dents is the key to Nebraska's future success and prosperity. Governor Heineman supports local control, high academic stan­dards and increased parental involvement.

FAMILIES
Governor Heineman has strengthened and protected our fami­lies and our Nebraska values. He signed into law tough anti-meth legislation that stiffens penalties for meth dealers and manufac­turers. Governor Heineman is pro-life and strongly believes in the culture of life. He believes marriage is between a man and a woman because strong families are the foundation of our future.

AGRICULTURE
Governor Heineman is a leader for Nebraska's agricultural industry. He understands the link between a successful agricul­ture industry and economic development. He knows that agricul­ture is the backbone of Nebraska's economy.

As Governor, he secured a $400 million trade agreement with Taiwan for Nebraska wheat, soybeans and corn. He also signed two $30 million trade agreements with Cuba for Nebraska wheat, soybeans, dry beans, pork and beef. Under his watch, Nebraska has also opened its first-ever international trade office abroad in Tokyo, Japan.

Governor Heineman is a strong supporter of the ethanol indus­try which has created hundreds of jobs for rural communities. He supports accelerated wind energy development.



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LINCOLN NE 68501-9828


Governor Dave Heineman is proud to be a life-long Nebraskan. He was born in Falls City and grew up in Fairbury, McCook, Benkelman and Wahoo, where he graduated from high school.

He served five years in the Army after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is also a graduate of the Army's Airborne and Ranger Schools.

Governor Dave Heineman was sworn-in as Nebraska's 39th Governor on January 21, 2005, when Governor Mike Johanns became the Secretary of Agriculture.

Governor Heineman was elected to his first full term on November 7, 2006 by the largest margin in the states' history. In May of 2006, he overcame a forty point deficit to win an historic primary.

Prior to becoming Governor, he served more than three years as Lieutenant Governor and nearly seven years as State Treasurer.

Governor Heineman's vision for Nebraska is based on four pri­orities: education, economic vitality, efficiency in government, and protecting families.

Since becoming Governor, he has worked with the Nebraska Legislature to pass the largest tax relief package in the history of the state and to modernize the state's economic incentive legis­lation to create jobs for Nebraska young people and middle class families.

Governor Heineman is a strong proponent of local control of schools and a quality education for all children. He supports high academic standards and increased parental involvement in education.

A leader for Nebraska's agricultural industry, Governor Heineman secured a $400 million trade agreement with Taiwan for Nebraska wheat, soybeans and corn. He also signed two $30 million trade agreements with Cuba for Nebraska wheat, soybeans, dry beans, pork and beef.

Additionally, under his watch, Nebraska has also opened its first­ever international trade office abroad in Tokyo, Japan. Governor Heineman also served as Chairman of the Governor's Ethanol Coalition in 2007.
 
The Governor and his wife Sally have been married for 33 years and have one son Sam and daughter in-­law Jessica.