LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?announced his appointment of Patrick?Haggerty?as the state?s first broadband director.?Haggerty?will lead the Nebraska Broadband Office established by Executive Order No 23-02 and LB 683 which will coordinate broadband deployment across the state. Reflective of the significance of this position for Nebraska, Governor?Pillen?established the Office of the Director of Broadband as part of his executive Cabinet.