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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
April 28, 2024 at 7:09 PM

Governor Pillen Reacts to Damaging Storms; Orders State Resource Assistance

Governor Pillen Reacts to Damaging Storms; Orders State Resource Assistance Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen Reacts to Damaging Storms; Orders State Resource Assistance 04/27/2024 08:21 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen …
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
April 25, 2024 at 6:10 PM

Gov. Pillen Appoints Puhl to Workers’ Compensation Court

Gov. Pillen Appoints Puhl to Workers’ Compensation Court Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Appoints Puhl to Workers’ Compensation Court 04/25/2024 11:08 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced the appointment of Brynn…
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April 25, 2024 at 2:52 AM

Governor Pillen Signs 10 Bills into Law, Vetoes Another

Governor Pillen Signs 10 Bills into Law, Vetoes Another Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen Signs 10 Bills into Law, Vetoes Another 04/24/2024 09:42 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has signed 10 bills into law and announc…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 12:19 AM

Governor Pillen Names New Chief Information Officer

Governor Pillen Names New Chief Information Officer Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen Names New Chief Information Officer 04/22/2024 04:05 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew J. …
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
March 30, 2024 at 2:41 AM

Two Nominees Forwarded for Workers’ Compensation Court

Two Nominees Forwarded for Workers? Compensation Court Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Two Nominees Forwarded for Workers? Compensation Court 03/29/2024 07:52 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE -- Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Workers? Co…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Gov. Pillen, State Senators, and Healthcare Leaders Celebrate Legislation to Provide $1 Billion Annual Boost to Nebraska’s Hospitals

Gov. Pillen, State Senators, and Healthcare Leaders Celebrate Legislation to Provide $1 Billion Annual Boost to Nebraska?s Hospitals Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen, State Senators, and Healthcare Leaders Celebrate Legislation to Provi…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 8:34 PM

Governor Pillen Announces Elimination of Developmental Disabilities Registry

Governor Pillen Announces Elimination of Developmental Disabilities Registry Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Announces Elimination of Developmental Disabilities Registry 03/29/2024 01:41 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Governor Jim Pille…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 9:03 PM

Gov. Pillen’s Statement on Advancement of Property Tax Relief Package to Legislature

Gov. Pillen’s Statement on Advancement of Property Tax Relief Package to Legislature Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen’s Statement on Advancement of Property Tax Relief Package to Legislature 03/20/2024 02:30 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – To…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
March 20, 2024 at 8:48 PM

Gov. Pillen Commends Hire of New NU Athletic Director Troy Dannen

Gov. Pillen Commends Hire of New NU Athletic Director Troy Dannen Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Commends Hire of New NU Athletic Director Troy Dannen 03/14/2024 12:14 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is commending the hi…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
March 20, 2024 at 8:41 PM

Gov. Pillen Thanks Board of Regents for Moving Forward with Presidential Search

Gov. Pillen Thanks Board of Regents for Moving Forward with Presidential Search Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Thanks Board of Regents for Moving Forward with Presidential Search 03/14/2024 12:14 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Today, Gover…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Gov. Pillen Issues “Call to Action” Following AD Alberts Announced Departure

Gov. Pillen Issues “Call to Action” Following AD Alberts Announced Departure Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Issues “Call to Action” Following AD Alberts Announced Departure 03/14/2024 12:14 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pille…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 2:52 AM

Gov. Pillen Approves LB 574 Regulations on Nonsurgical, Gender Altering Treatments

Gov. Pillen Approves LB 574 Regulations on Nonsurgical, Gender Altering Treatments Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Approves LB 574 Regulations on Nonsurgical, Gender Altering Treatments 03/12/2024 12:20 PM CST LINCOLN, NE – Govern…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 8:20 PM

Gov. Pillen Statement to Sustained Veto on LB 307

Gov. Pillen Statement to Sustained Veto on LB 307 Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Statement to Sustained Veto on LB 307 03/12/2024 12:20 PM CST LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement upon the Nebra…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 7:58 PM

NDEE Director Macy Retires from State Government

NDEE Director Macy Retires from State Government Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   NDEE Director Macy Retires from State Government 03/12/2024 12:20 PM CST LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the retirement of Jim Macy, director …
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
March 4, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Gov. Pillen Vetoes Bill Creating Government-Supported Free Needle Exchange Program for Drug Users

Gov. Pillen Vetoes Bill Creating Government-Supported Free Needle Exchange Program for Drug Users Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Vetoes Bill Creating Government-Supported Free Needle Exchange Program for Drug Users 03/04/2024 12:20 PM…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Gov. Jim Pillen & University Leaders Announce Food Animal Veterinary Scholarship Program

Gov. Jim Pillen & University Leaders Announce Food Animal Veterinary Scholarship Program Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Jim Pillen & University Leaders Announce Food Animal Veterinary Scholarship Program 03/01/2024 03:54 PM CST …
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 4:32 AM

Governor Pillen Touts Strong Nebraska Economy, Signaling the Time for Property Tax Relief is Now

Governor Pillen Touts Strong Nebraska Economy, Signaling the Time for Property Tax Relief is Now Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Touts Strong Nebraska Economy, Signaling the Time for Property Tax Relief is Now 02/29/2024 10:27 PM C…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Gov. Pillen Recognizes Top Public Servant Mentors for 2023

Gov. Pillen Recognizes Top Public Servant Mentors for 2023 Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Recognizes Top Public Servant Mentors for 2023 02/28/2024 02:43 PM CST LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined Jason Jackson, direc…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 8:28 PM

Competing to Keep Our Best & Brightest Kids on Team Nebraska

Competing to Keep Our Best & Brightest Kids on Team Nebraska Governor Pillen has released a new column, which is now available below. ? Competing to Keep Our Best & Brightest Kids on Team Nebraska 02/27/2024 02:22 PM CST In Nebraska, we never give up on a kid. Our kids are our…
  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Bidenomics is Threatening Agriculture

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Bidenomics is Threatening Agriculture   Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska. It’s the backbone of our state’s economy. It’s also essential to our national security. Any threat to our farmers and ranchers is a threat t…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
February 24, 2024 at 3:11 AM

Gov. Pillen Welcomes Year-Round E15 Approval for Nebraska

Gov. Pillen Welcomes Year-Round E15 Approval for Nebraska Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Welcomes Year-Round E15 Approval for Nebraska 02/23/2024 09:07 PM CST LINCOLN, NE ? Governor Jim Pillen expressed excitement on behalf of Ne…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 10:17 PM

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Passing of Bruce Lauritzen

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Passing of Bruce Lauritzen Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Passing of Bruce Lauritzen 02/22/2024 04:11 PM CST LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued a statement on the p…
  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]
February 20, 2024 at 11:33 PM

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Keeping International Land Ports of Entry Open

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Keeping International Land Ports of Entry Open   In December, President Biden’s team shut down two border rail crossings in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas. The administration also falsely implied the closures were necessary for enforcement. In …
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 12:16 AM

Gov. Pillen on Survey: Nebraskans Want Property Tax Relief

Gov. Pillen on Survey: Nebraskans Want Property Tax Relief Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen on Survey: Nebraskans Want Property Tax Relief 02/15/2024 06:09 PM CST LINCOLN, NE?? Governor Jim Pillen says a new survey confirms what he…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 4:26 AM

Governor Pillen Appoints Sarah Scott as State Property Tax Administrator

Governor Pillen Appoints Sarah Scott as State Property Tax Administrator Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Appoints Sarah Scott as State Property Tax Administrator 02/14/2024 10:20 PM CST LINCOLN, NE ? Today, Governor Jim Pillen…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
February 13, 2024 at 9:27 PM

Gov. Pillen Announces SEBT “Nebraska Solution”

Gov. Pillen Announces SEBT ?Nebraska Solution? Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Announces SEBT ?Nebraska Solution? 02/13/2024 03:24 PM CST LINCOLN, NE?? Surrounded by more than 20 state senators in the Warner Chamber at the State C…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 3:02 AM

Gov. Pillen Visits Border, Reaffirms Nebraska’s Commitment to Texas

Gov. Pillen Visits Border, Reaffirms Nebraska?s Commitment to Texas Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Visits Border, Reaffirms Nebraska?s Commitment to Texas 02/05/2024 08:57 PM CST LINCOLN, NE?? Governor Jim Pillen traveled to Eagl…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 3:02 AM

Gov. Pillen, University Unveil New Scholarship for Top ACT Scoring Students

Gov. Pillen, University Unveil New Scholarship for Top ACT Scoring Students Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen, University Unveil New Scholarship for Top ACT Scoring Students 02/05/2024 08:59 PM CST LINCOLN, NE -- As part of a compre…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
February 5, 2024 at 1:12 AM

Gov. Pillen Awards Prizes to Student Entrepreneurs through Inaugural New Venture Competition

Gov. Pillen Awards Prizes to Student Entrepreneurs through Inaugural New Venture Competition Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Awards Prizes to Student Entrepreneurs through Inaugural New Venture Competition 02/04/2024 07:08 PM CST …
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
January 28, 2024 at 3:17 AM

Gov. Pillen, State Senators, and Local Leaders Celebrate Announcement of $234 Million of Economic Recovery Grants for North and South Omaha

Gov. Pillen, State Senators, and Local Leaders Celebrate Announcement of $234 Million of Economic Recovery Grants for North and South Omaha Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen, State Senators, and Local Leaders Celebrate Announcement of $2…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 3:06 AM

Gov. Pillen Restates Nebraska’s Commitment to Stand with Texas

Gov. Pillen Restates Nebraska?s Commitment to Stand with Texas Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Restates Nebraska?s Commitment to Stand with Texas 01/25/2024 08:55 PM CST LINCOLN, NE ??Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined 24 other Rep…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 3:06 AM

Gov. Pillen Touts $21 Million in Federal Funding for I-80 Construction

Gov. Pillen Touts $21 Million in Federal Funding for I-80 Construction Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Touts $21 Million in Federal Funding for I-80 Construction 01/25/2024 08:59 PM CST LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen is toutin…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Gov. Pillen Leads Letter to Biden Calling Out Federal EV Mandate

Gov. Pillen Leads Letter to Biden Calling Out Federal EV Mandate Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Leads Letter to Biden Calling Out Federal EV Mandate 01/22/2024 10:16 AM CST LINCOLN, NE ??Governor Jim Pillen has taken the lead on …
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Governor Pillen 2024 State of State Address

Governor Pillen 2024 State of State Address Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen 2024 State of State Address 01/18/2024 01:25 PM CST LINCOLN, NE ??Today, Governor Pillen gave his annual State of the State address. The full address …
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 3:11 AM

Governor Pillen & Senator Hansen Partner to Make Nebraska More Competitive on NIL

Governor Pillen & Senator Hansen Partner to Make Nebraska More Competitive on NIL Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen & Senator Hansen Partner to Make Nebraska More Competitive on NIL 01/17/2024 09:03 PM CST LINCOLN, NE ? …
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 3:22 AM

Gov. Pillen Temporarily Waves Regulations on Nebraska’s Power Providers’ Ability to Produce Electricity

Gov. Pillen Temporarily Waves Regulations on Nebraska?s Power Providers? Ability to Produce Electricity Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Temporarily Waves Regulations on Nebraska?s Power Providers? Ability to Produce Electricity 01/16/2…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 3:22 AM

Governor Pillen & Senators Push Back Against Foreign Adversaries

Governor Pillen & Senators Push Back Against Foreign Adversaries Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen & Senators Push Back Against Foreign Adversaries 01/16/2024 09:14 PM CST LINCOLN, NE ??Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined …
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January 12, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Gov. Pillen Leads Wellness Walk Through Capitol

Gov. Pillen Leads Wellness Walk Through Capitol Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Leads Wellness Walk Through Capitol 01/12/2024 04:28 PM CST LINCOLN, NE ??Today, Governor Jim Pillen strapped on his sneakers and led a crowd of walke…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 9:11 PM

Gov. Pillen Temporarily Waves Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuel Due to Extreme Cold Temperatures

Gov. Pillen Temporarily Waves Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuel Due to Extreme Cold Temperatures Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Temporarily Waves Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuel Due to Ext…
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January 12, 2024 at 6:14 PM

Gov. Pillen Announces Retirement of State Chief Information Officer

Gov. Pillen Announces Retirement of State Chief Information Officer Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Announces Retirement of State Chief Information Officer 01/12/2024 12:08 PM CST LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced…
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January 11, 2024 at 9:56 PM

Gov. Pillen Appoints Jacqueline Russell as State Property Tax Administrator

Gov. Pillen Appoints Jacqueline Russell as State Property Tax Administrator Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Appoints Jacqueline Russell as State Property Tax Administrator 01/11/2024 03:48 PM CST LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim …
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
January 10, 2024 at 9:16 PM

Gov. Pillen, Mayor Stothert Announce $124 Million in Grants for Airport Business Park & Multipurpose Community Center in North Omaha

Gov. Pillen, Mayor Stothert Announce $124 Million in Grants for Airport Business Park & Multipurpose Community Center in North Omaha Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen, Mayor Stothert Announce $124 Million in Grants for Airport Busine…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
January 6, 2024 at 3:11 AM

Meeting Needs of Hungry Kids in the Most Responsible Way

Meeting Needs of Hungry Kids in the Most Responsible Way Governor Pillen has released a new column, which is now available below. ? Meeting Needs of Hungry Kids in the Most Responsible Way 01/05/2024 09:07 PM CST When COVID-19 hit, it made sense and it was necessary, to identify a way…
  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]
January 5, 2024 at 10:57 PM

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Fighting Biden’s Incompetence at the Border

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Fighting Biden’s Incompetence at the Border The crisis at our nation’s southern border is unprecedented. It’s the worst it’s ever been in our country’s history. There have now been over 6.8 million encounters at the southern border since Joe…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 7:57 PM

Gov. Pillen Reiterates State Won’t Take S-EBT Funds

Gov. Pillen Reiterates State Won?t Take S-EBT Funds Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Reiterates State Won?t Take S-EBT Funds 12/29/2023 01:52 PM CST LINCOLN, NE?-- Today, Governor Jim Pillen reiterated Nebraska would not enroll in …
  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 6:57 PM

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Connecting with Nebraskans: Introducing Ricketts Replies

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Connecting with Nebraskans: Introducing Ricketts Replies   Government should be open, effective, and responsive. It should serve taxpayers well. In our system, the best way to ensure a high level of customer service is for Americans to have me…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
December 26, 2023 at 2:12 PM

State Investment in Public Education Needs to be Repaid in Property Tax Relief

State Investment in Public Education Needs to be Repaid in Property Tax Relief Governor Pillen has released a new column, which is now available below. ? State Investment in Public Education Needs to be Repaid in Property Tax Relief 12/26/2023 08:03 AM CST Upon entering my first legis…
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December 22, 2023 at 10:18 PM

Governor Pillen Releases Christmas & New Year’s Message

Governor Pillen Releases Christmas & New Year?s Message Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Releases Christmas & New Year?s Message 12/22/2023 04:12 PM CST LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim Pillen released his Christmas an…
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December 22, 2023 at 8:17 PM

Gov. Pillen Commends Sec. Mayorkas for Swiftly Answering the Request to Resume Rail Operations at the Southern Border

Gov. Pillen Commends Sec. Mayorkas for Swiftly Answering the Request to Resume Rail Operations at the Southern Border Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Commends Sec. Mayorkas for Swiftly Answering the Request to Resume Rail Operations at…
  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 5:37 PM

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Merry Christmas, Nebraska!

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Merry Christmas, Nebraska!   Christmas is a joyous season. We look forward to the crackle of a warm fire, the glow of festive lights, and the echoes of carols in the air. We observe important traditions of faith, family, and fellowship. We en…