Manhattan ? High school students attending Kansas Boys’ State in Manhattan have received some serious advice from Gov. Sam Brownback: Develop strong friendships. Find worthy mentors.

And the governor also jokingly pushed a piece of legislation for consideration during the week of mock government activities: Do something about pop superstar Justin Bieber.

KMAN-AM reports the governor drew cheers and applause with the suggestion Wednesday night.

Brownback mentioned he has a 14-year-old daughter, then added, “I would love you guys to outlaw Justin Bieber or something like that.”

Boys’ State brings together young men entering their senior year of high school for a weeklong exercise in creating a mock society and government and learning how to run it efficiently. This week’s session is the 75th anniversary of the event in Kansas.