Lt. Governor Lavon Heidemann says he and Governor Heineman have a close working relationship, which led to him accepting the governor's invitation to take on the number two post. . .
Lt. Governor Lavon Heidemann says he and Governor Heineman have a close working relationship, which led to him accepting the governor's invitation to take on the number two post. . .
Lt. Gov. Lavon Heidemann; "weren't there"
Heidemann served eight years in the Unicameral, six as chairman of the Appropriations Committee. Heidemann says that experience should serve the administration well. . .
Heidemann; "both sides"
Heidemann is a farmer from Elk Creek. He won election to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, a seat he had to give up to become Lt. Governor.
He replaced Rick Sheehy, who resigned over his personal use of a state-owned cell phone.
Lt. Governor Lavon Heidemann says the governor's office will push forward with tax reform, though it won't look like the governor's initial proposal.
Heidemann says the governor started an important conversation by proposing to eliminate the state income tax in favor of doing away with certain sales tax exemptions. . .
Heidemann; "start again"
The governor pulled the plug on his proposal and has backed a legislative proposal to form a task force to study the issue of tax reform.
Lt. Governor Lavon Heidemann says he will give Governor Heineman his best advice...as honestly as he can give it.
Heidemann, who took over after Rick Sheehy stepped down, says he will tell the governor what he thinks, even if he disagrees with the governor. . .
Heidemann; "I understand that, also"
Heidemann gave up a seat on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents to become Lt. Governor. He served eight years in the legislature, six as chairman of the Appropriations Committee.
(courtesy of Nebraska Radio Network)
