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Governor Knust Welcomes Delegates to 2018 Session
Hello all! My name is Riley Knust and, as the serving Governor, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you to Cornhusker Boys State 2018. Going into Boys State last year, I didn’t really know what to expect. All I knew is that I’d play some sports, maybe run for...

Interview with 1987 CBS Governor John Maisch
1987 CBS Governor and Boys Nation Senator John Maisch reflects on his experience at Boys’ State.

In Memoriam – Alden Johnson
Remembering a Cornhusker Boys’ State legend, Alden Johnson.

Boys’ State Visits the Capitol
Delegates explore a majestic building and hold sessions in grand settings.

School Boards Learn and Interact
School boards were elected last night and are holding their first meetings this afternoon.

Singing Staters
The Cornhusker Boys State choir held it’s first rehearsal.

Local Election Results 2018
Cities held elections to establish local government. On Monday, the newly elected officials will attend workshops to learn about their positions and hold official meetings.
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University of Nebraska Announces Move to the Big Ten Conference
CBS news crew credentialed for event.
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Legislative and Judicial Branches are in Session
Legislature discuss legislative bills on GMOs and District Courts hear arguments on gay marriage.
Beyond the Two-Party System
Their is more to politics than Democrat and Republican. See Photos.
Lobbyists and Political Action Committees
By: James Moseman, Gettysburg Tuesday morning was off to a great start as all Boys' State citizens went our separate ways following the flag raising. Those in attendance at the Lobbying and Political Action Committees session were fortunate enough to hear from current...
City Government and How it Works
By: James Moseman, Gettysburg The governing body of a city is made up of the City Council and the Mayor. With Boys' State, as with many towns, the Mayor is non-voting member and is largely there to help guide the City Council through parliamentary procedure. The Mayor...
Legislature: Day One
By: Michael Mason, Yorktown As the first day in the legislature closed, officers had been elected from the pool of senators by a coalition of their peers. The first order of business was to elect a Chaplin to open each legislative meeting with a quick prayer. Devout...
Justices Inaugurated by Honorable Mike Heavican
Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Mike Heavican discusses the judicial system
Governor Dave Heineman Addresses Joint Session of Boys’ and Girls’ State
Dave Heineman addressed Cornhusker Boys’ and Girls state in one of his final appearances as Governor.
Twitter Challenged…Accepted!
Louisiana Boys’ State wants to know who has the best program.