Ricketts' former administrative assistant sues, claiming age discrimination

Gov. Pete Ricketts' former administrative assistant has sued the state, saying Ricketts laid her off citing budget cuts, then replaced her soon after with a younger employee.

In a lawsuit filed Friday in Lancaster County District Court, Kathleen Graham's attorney, Vince Powers, accused the state of age discrimination.

Taylor Gage, a spokesman for Ricketts' office, said the executive assistant position never was replaced. The duties were absorbed by others in the office.

“In December 2016, the Governor’s Office eliminated its executive assistant position as a part of statewide budget cuts due to a downturn in tax receipts," he said.

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