Governor talks about religious freedom in Nebraska

Ricketts invites religious community members, pro-life advocates to celebrate Religious Freedom Week
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts
Published: Jun. 29, 2022 at 11:48 AM CDT
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LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Gov. Pete Ricketts held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to commemorate Religious Freedom Week in Nebraska.

Christian, Hindu, and Jewish religious leaders — from Chabad Nebraska, Hindu Temple Omaha, Nebraska Catholic Conference, Nebraska Family Alliance, and Ratio Christi — joined Ricketts as the state highlights “the right to religious freedom and the social benefits that come from the free exercise of religion.”

During his comments at the news conference, Ricketts also made several references to Monday’s ruling on a Texas case that allows for coaches to pray at school events.

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