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- ↑ "Gov. Ricketts Appoints Judge Jeffrey J. Funke to the Supreme Court" (Press release). June 15, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- ↑ Duggan, Joe (August 5, 2016). "Jeffrey Funke becomes newest — and youngest — Nebraska Supreme Court judge". Omaha World-Herald . Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- ↑ Pilger, Lori (October 25, 2024), "Gov. Pillen announces pick for next Nebraska Supreme Court chiefjustice", Lincoln Journal Star, retrieved October 25, 2024
