Here is the End of Session Slide Show done by Todd Morring
Monday, June 16, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
Additional Media Links
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Friday, June 6, 2008
Friday's GIANT Newspaper
Because of the threat of severe weather, Thursday evening's planned visit to the Lincoln National Guard base was canceled. The Boys' State Bulletin staff suddenly found itself with a great deal of free time, and used it to produce a staggering 22-page newspaper, the largest Boys' State Bulletin ever.
Be sure to read the special coverage of late-breaking developments in the race for Boys' State governor.
Pages 1-10 (1.3 MB)
Pages 11-22 (2.5 MB)
Be sure to read the special coverage of late-breaking developments in the race for Boys' State governor.
Pages 1-10 (1.3 MB)
Pages 11-22 (2.5 MB)
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Media Coverage of Thursday's Senatorial Debate (updated)
More than 20 journalists attended Thursday's senatorial debate between Mike Johanns and Scott Kleeb. This first debate between the two men attracted considerable public interest and the news stories are already hitting the Internet.
We'll keep updating this post as more stories are released, so check back for more links.
Debate video from KOLN/KGIN
Full audio from the Lincoln Journal Star
Lincoln Journal Star: No knockdowns in Johanns-Kleeb debate
Lincoln Journal Star, NTV Kearney (AP): Green Party candidate protests debate
Fremont Tribune (AP): APNewsBreak: First meeting helps define Senate hopefuls
Bellevue Leader: Johanns, Kleeb both stake claim for change
KOLN/KGIN Lincoln-Grand Island: Kleeb-Johanns Debate
KETV Omaha: Kleeb, Johanns Debate in Lincoln
NTV Kearney, KMEG Sioux City, IA (AP): APNewsBreak: Nebraska Senate candidates asked about ethanol
New Nebraska Network: Defining moments from the first Kleeb-Johanns debate
Austin Cassidy's Independent Political report: Nebraska dumps fair play
Advance story on Gov. Heineman's (cancelled) visit to Boys' State:
Bellevue Leader: Governor reflects on Boys State experience
We'll keep updating this post as more stories are released, so check back for more links.
Debate video from KOLN/KGIN
Full audio from the Lincoln Journal Star
Lincoln Journal Star: No knockdowns in Johanns-Kleeb debate
Lincoln Journal Star, NTV Kearney (AP): Green Party candidate protests debate
Fremont Tribune (AP): APNewsBreak: First meeting helps define Senate hopefuls
Bellevue Leader: Johanns, Kleeb both stake claim for change
KOLN/KGIN Lincoln-Grand Island: Kleeb-Johanns Debate
KETV Omaha: Kleeb, Johanns Debate in Lincoln
NTV Kearney, KMEG Sioux City, IA (AP): APNewsBreak: Nebraska Senate candidates asked about ethanol
New Nebraska Network: Defining moments from the first Kleeb-Johanns debate
Austin Cassidy's Independent Political report: Nebraska dumps fair play
Advance story on Gov. Heineman's (cancelled) visit to Boys' State:
Bellevue Leader: Governor reflects on Boys State experience
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Thursday Newspaper
Production of the Boys' State Bulletin was slightly disrupted by Wednesday evening's severe weather, but thanks to campaign advertising the paper is a full six pages long and was completed in record time.
View newspaper here (973 KB)
View newspaper here (973 KB)
Tornado Warning Disrupts Evening Assembly
Heineman speech cancelled as nearly 800 shelter in basement
(from the Boys' State Bulletin)
Wednesday night’s joint session of Boys’ State and Girls State was cut short by severe weather. Although the assembled delegates heard the planned band concert and got a surprise visit from Husker football coach Bo Pelini, Governor Dave Heineman’s speech was called off.
Because of the possibility of severe weather, the hundreds present in Kimball Hall were briefed on tornado evacuation procedures as the event began around 7:30 p.m.
The program went as planned until about 8:35 p.m., when the tornado warning was issued. Staff members flashed the lights in Kimball and interrupted a song by the Boys’ State-Girls State chorus to announce the evacuation.
Everyone quickly moved to the basement and remained there for about half an hour until the tornado warning ended. By 9:25 p.m., delegates had returned to the auditorium to continue the program, which was ended after one more song amid fears of a second storm.
Boys’ State officials are looking into having Gov. Heineman speak at Saturday’s Boys’ State graduation, although nothing had been arranged by press time.
Download full Thursday newspaper (973 KB)
(from the Boys' State Bulletin)
Wednesday night’s joint session of Boys’ State and Girls State was cut short by severe weather. Although the assembled delegates heard the planned band concert and got a surprise visit from Husker football coach Bo Pelini, Governor Dave Heineman’s speech was called off.
Because of the possibility of severe weather, the hundreds present in Kimball Hall were briefed on tornado evacuation procedures as the event began around 7:30 p.m.
The program went as planned until about 8:35 p.m., when the tornado warning was issued. Staff members flashed the lights in Kimball and interrupted a song by the Boys’ State-Girls State chorus to announce the evacuation.
Everyone quickly moved to the basement and remained there for about half an hour until the tornado warning ended. By 9:25 p.m., delegates had returned to the auditorium to continue the program, which was ended after one more song amid fears of a second storm.
Boys’ State officials are looking into having Gov. Heineman speak at Saturday’s Boys’ State graduation, although nothing had been arranged by press time.
Download full Thursday newspaper (973 KB)
Severe Weather Announcement
This evening's joint Boys' State-Girls State assembly was disrupted by the tornado warning issued for Lancaster County. At approximately 8:35 p.m., the warning was issued and everyone moved into the basement of Kimball Hall. The warning was lifted shortly after 9 p.m., and as of 9:25 the assembly had resumed.
Boys' State officials continue to watch the weather, and the safety of Boys' State delegates is the highest priority. If severe weather continues in the Lincoln area, please check this page for updates.
Boys' State officials continue to watch the weather, and the safety of Boys' State delegates is the highest priority. If severe weather continues in the Lincoln area, please check this page for updates.
Tuesday Afternoon Pictures
These are some photos of our Tuesday afternoon sessions, at which gubernatorial primary candidates answered questions from other delegates.
Slideshow (60 images)
View album here
Slideshow (60 images)
View album here
Wednesday Newspaper
Wednesday's newspaper is now available. Major articles include profiles of the gubernatorial primary candidates, discussions of the Nationalist and Federalist party platforms, and the daily town reports.
View newspaper here (466 KB)
View newspaper here (466 KB)
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
General Election Results
The general election for the offices of lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, and the five-member Public Service Commission was held Tuesday. The winners and their party affiliations are listed below.
Lieutenant Governor - Donald Hlava (Nationalist)
Secretary of State - Michael Kruger (Nationalist)
Auditor of Public Records - Blake Gothier (Nationalist)
Treasurer - Marcus Winter (Federalist)
Attorney General - Daniel Stalder (Federalist)
Public Service Commissioners -
Cole Bures (Nationalist)
Zach Grams (Nationalist)
Huan He (Nationalist)
Blake Rademaker (Nationalist)
Zach Blessing (Federalist)
Lieutenant Governor - Donald Hlava (Nationalist)
Secretary of State - Michael Kruger (Nationalist)
Auditor of Public Records - Blake Gothier (Nationalist)
Treasurer - Marcus Winter (Federalist)
Attorney General - Daniel Stalder (Federalist)
Public Service Commissioners -
Cole Bures (Nationalist)
Zach Grams (Nationalist)
Huan He (Nationalist)
Blake Rademaker (Nationalist)
Zach Blessing (Federalist)
Primary Election Results
Each party's general election candidates for the various statewide offices are listed below. More information on the candidates is available in today's Boys' State Bulletin.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
National – Donald Hlava
Federal – Caleb Northrop
SECRETARY OF STATE
National – Michael Kruger
Federal – Lucas Huddleston
STATE TREASURER
National – Jerome Prusa
Federal – Marcus Winter
STATE AUDITOR
National – Blake Marshal Gothier
Federal – Preston Sunderman
ATTORNEY GENERAL
National – Seth Gurley
Federal – Daniel P. Stalder
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER
National – Cole Bures
National – Zach Grams
National – Huan He
National – Adam Pelster
National – Blake Rademaker
Federal – Zach Blessing
Federal – Erik Buser
Federal – Andrew Heller
Federal – Michael Trost
Federal – Jared Willey
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
National – Donald Hlava
Federal – Caleb Northrop
SECRETARY OF STATE
National – Michael Kruger
Federal – Lucas Huddleston
STATE TREASURER
National – Jerome Prusa
Federal – Marcus Winter
STATE AUDITOR
National – Blake Marshal Gothier
Federal – Preston Sunderman
ATTORNEY GENERAL
National – Seth Gurley
Federal – Daniel P. Stalder
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER
National – Cole Bures
National – Zach Grams
National – Huan He
National – Adam Pelster
National – Blake Rademaker
Federal – Zach Blessing
Federal – Erik Buser
Federal – Andrew Heller
Federal – Michael Trost
Federal – Jared Willey
Tuesday Newspaper
The Tuesday edition of the Boys' State Bulletin is now available. More than 20 Boys' State delegates work on the newspaper. Highlights of this issue include results of yesterday's primary elections.
View newspaper here (3.12 MB)
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View newspaper here (3.12 MB)
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Monday, June 2, 2008
Group Pictures and Pre-Primary Meetings
Boys' State had its official pictures taken on Monday. Delegates also spent a great deal of time in party meetings, listening to primary candidates discuss their views.
View album here
View album here
Monday Campaign Pics
Boys' Staters spent much of Monday morning on primary election campaigns. The state executive offices (lieutenant governor, treasurer, secretary of state, attorney general, and auditor) attracted the most attention, although nominations for several other offices were also at stake. The general election for most offices and the gubernatorial primary are to be held today.
View album here
View album here
Sunday, June 1, 2008
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