Media Contacts: Alex Reuss, 402-471-1970 Justin Pinkerman, 402-471-1967 Media Release: Gov. Ricketts Appoints Kathleen Kauth as Senator for Legislative District 31 LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced the appointment of Kathleen Kauth of Omaha to fill the vacancy in Legislative District 31. “Kathleen is an accomplished team builder who takes initiative to get