by Eric | 7 Jun 2016 | Legislative, Executive, Recent Posts
What is a Nationalist and Federalist? Soon, we will know!
Nationalists and Federalists are the two political parties at Cornhusker Boys’ State. They are NOT Republican, Democrat, Independent, etc. Each delegate to Boys’ State is randomly assigned a political party. The two groups will gather, debate, and construct a platform from scratch. This task generally proves to be challenging and teaches valuable lessons in communication, compromise, and negotiation.
Once the platforms have been formed, candidates will begin their campaigns for elected office. Stay tuned for more election results later in the week.
by Kyle | 6 Jun 2014 | Executive, Recent Posts, 2014
After a rousing concert performed by the Boys’ State / Girls’ State band and chorus, the honorable Governor Dave Heineman addressed a joint session of Cornhusker Boys’ and Girls’ State in one of his final appearances as Nebraska’s Governor. He rallied Husker camaraderie by voicing his support and enthusiasm for the coming football and volleyball seasons in the Big Ten Conference. Nebraska Huskers football coach Bo Pelini made an appearance, as did Nebrasketball assistant coach Jim Molinari.
Dr. Peter Eklund conducts the Boys’/Girls’ State Chorus
Gov. Heineman answered audience questions for more than an hour on Wednesday night
Nebraska Cornhuskers football coach Bo Pelini addresses CBS/CGS joint session
by Mike | 8 Jun 2013 | Highlights, Legislative, CBS, Executive, Judicial, 2013
On Friday afternoon, delegates visited the Nebraska State Capitol building. Cornhusker Boys’ State officeholders visited the offices of their Nebraska counterparts, while the legislature met in the Warner Chamber and the CBS Supreme Court heard cases within Nebraska’s highest courtroom.
by Mike | 7 Jun 2013 | General Election, Highlights, CBS, Executive, Top Stories, Results, 2013
Congratulations to Walter Paul of Alamo on his recent election to the office of Cornhusker Boys’ State Governor. Originally from Uganda, Governor-Elect Paul comes to us from Omaha, Nebraska and will be formally sworn into office tomorrow morning in front of the entire delegation. Paul will serve as Governor into June of 2014.
by Mike | 7 Jun 2013 | General Election, Highlights, Top Stories, Executive, CBS, 2013
On Friday morning, gubernatorial candidates Jacob Lambert and Walter Paul debated in Kimball Hall, just an hour before the gubernatorial general election. Each candidate voiced their opinion on the various issues facing our state, including agriculture, marijuana regulation, stem cell research, and personal views in politics, among others. Check back later today for the results of this election!
Aaron Wells of Gettsburg asks a question of the candidates
Walter Paul
Jacob Lambert
