LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman is preparing for a new chapter after nearly 10 years in office.
The 66-year-old Republican is about to finish nearly two and a half terms marked by tax cuts, an expansion of business incentives and increased funding for higher education.
Heineman may also be remembered for scandals in the state prison system and the resignation of two lieutenant governors.
The governor says he and his wife, Sally Ganem, plan to return to their home in Fremont with their dog, Snickers. Heineman says he might consider a job on a corporate board or in a position that promotes economic development.
Some lawmakers say Heineman will be remembered for helping the state through the 2009 budget crisis, and for passing the largest tax cuts in Nebraska's history.
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