Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has signed measures intended to streamline road projects and address a housing project. Ricketts approved the three measures Thursday at a bill signing ceremony.
One bill seeks to streamline the process for state officials when working with the federal government on road projects. Another would merge the state roads and aeronautics departments into a Department of Transportation. The merger is not expected to save money but could allow state officials to put more money into runways and roads without sacrificing jobs.
A third measure will give developers who build or rehabilitate homes in rural Nebraska more funding options. It will create a state rural workforce housing investment fund.
