Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]

July 14, 2023 at 11:09 PM

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Pushing Back on Putin

Pushing Back on Putin There’s an old adage that those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat its mistakes. Despite teaching history as early as kindergarten, we sometimes forget its lessons. In doing so, we miss opportunities to prevent it from repeating. Our posture toward …

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July 8, 2023 at 2:20 AM

Two Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District

Two Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Two Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District 07/07/2023 09:03 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ? Today, the Judicia…

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July 7, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Governor Pillen Leads Delegation on First Trade Mission to Vietnam

Governor Pillen Leads Delegation on First Trade Mission to Vietnam Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Leads Delegation on First Trade Mission to Vietnam 07/07/2023 03:28 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?-- Governor Jim?Pillen?will lead a deleg…

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  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]

July 7, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Senator Ricketts Weekly Column: Farm Families Need College to Stay Affordable

Farm Families Need College to Stay Affordable The deadline for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms for the 2023-2024 academic year recently closed on June 30th. FAFSA is the form students and prospective students fill out to apply for grants, work-study, and low-in…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 6:50 PM

Governor Pillen Issues Disaster Declaration for Boyd County

Governor Pillen Issues Disaster Declaration for Boyd County Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Issues Disaster Declaration for Boyd County 07/06/2023 01:41 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Governor Jim?Pillen?has issued a disaster declaratio…

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July 5, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Governor Pillen Announces Resignation of DHHS CEO Smith

Governor Pillen Announces Resignation of DHHS CEO Smith Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Announces Resignation of DHHS CEO Smith 07/05/2023 01:23 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ? Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the resignation of Dann…

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July 5, 2023 at 5:04 PM

UPDATE -- Gov. Pillen Announces Plans to Connect Nebraska During State Fly Around

UPDATE -- Gov. Pillen Announces Plans to Connect Nebraska During State Fly Around Please see the update below as to the address for the Grand Island presentation. It is being held inside the airport?s Administration Building. ? CONTACT:???? Laura Strimple,?(402) 580-9495??? ? Media Advisory…

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July 3, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Gov. Pillen Announces Plans to Connect Nebraska During State Fly Around

Gov. Pillen Announces Plans to Connect Nebraska During State Fly Around CONTACT:???? Laura Strimple,?(402) 580-9495??? ? Gov. Pillen Announces Plans to Connect Nebraska During State Fly Around LINCOLN, NE ? On Thursday, July 6, Governor Jim Pillen will visit five cities to highlight infrast…

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  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 5:22 PM

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column

Our American Flag As we gather to celebrate the birth of our great nation on this Fourth of July, it is an opportunity to reflect upon the values and ideals that have made America the greatest country that has ever existed. For centuries, our American flag has inspired and rallied Amer…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 1:38 AM

Governor Pillen Taking Applications for New Tax Commission At Large Position

Governor Pillen Taking Applications for New Tax Commission At Large Position Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Taking Applications for New Tax Commission At Large Position 06/27/2023 08:33 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Ji…

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June 27, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Gov. Pillen Announces Broadband Director & July 6 Fly Around

Gov. Pillen Announces Broadband Director & July 6 Fly Around Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Announces Broadband Director & July 6 Fly Around 06/27/2023 02:22 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?announced his a…

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June 27, 2023 at 3:57 PM

Invitation Extended to Hear From Governor Pillen During Two-day Fly Around

Invitation Extended to Hear From Governor Pillen During Two-day Fly Around Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Invitation Extended to Hear From Governor Pillen During Two-day Fly Around 06/27/2023 10:51 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Nebraskans are invited…

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June 27, 2023 at 3:53 PM

Gov. Pillen & Education Department Recognize Students with Top ACT Scores

Gov. Pillen & Education Department Recognize Students with Top ACT Scores Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen & Education Department Recognize Students with Top ACT Scores 06/27/2023 10:47 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pi…

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June 14, 2023 at 2:24 AM

Governor Pillen Joins Governors in Urging Congress to Protect Ag Industry

Governor Pillen Joins Governors in Urging Congress to Protect Ag Industry Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Joins Governors in Urging Congress to Protect Ag Industry 06/13/2023 09:16 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Today,?Governor?Jim?Pill…

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June 12, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Governor Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the 2023 Ag & Economic Development Summit, Headlined by Trev Alberts

Governor Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the 2023 Ag & Economic Development Summit, Headlined by Trev Alberts Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the 2023 Ag & Economic Development S…

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June 9, 2023 at 1:57 AM

Governor Pillen Announces New Executive Director to Nebraska Crime Commission

Governor Pillen Announces New Executive Director to Nebraska Crime Commission Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Announces New Executive Director to Nebraska Crime Commission 06/08/2023 08:54 PM CDT LINCOLN ? Today, Governor Jim?…

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June 7, 2023 at 9:06 PM

ADVISORY: Governor to Recognize Anniversary/Relationship with Israel

ADVISORY: Governor to Recognize Anniversary/Relationship with Israel Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? ADVISORY: Governor to Recognize Anniversary/Relationship with Israel 06/07/2023 04:02 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??On Thursday, June 8,?Governor Jim?…

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June 7, 2023 at 1:18 PM

Governor Pillen Temporarily Waives Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuels

Governor Pillen Temporarily Waives Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuels Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Temporarily Waives Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuels 06/06/2023 12:00 AM CDT LI…

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June 6, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Governor's Column: School Choice Puts Kids First

Governor's Column: School Choice Puts Kids First Governor Pillen has released a new weekly column, which is now available below.   Governor's Column: School Choice Puts Kids First 06/06/2023 01:35 PM CDT On May 30, 2023, I signed LB753 into law. LB753, known as the Opportunity Scholar…

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June 6, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Governor Pillen Announces New DED Director

Governor Pillen Announces New DED Director Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Announces New DED Director 06/06/2023 12:16 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Governor Jim?Pillen?has appointed K.C.?Belitz?to be the next director of the Nebraska …

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June 2, 2023 at 9:17 PM

ADVISORY: Governor To Honor Fathers at Proclamation Signing

ADVISORY: Governor To Honor Fathers at Proclamation Signing Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? ADVISORY: Governor To Honor Fathers at Proclamation Signing 06/02/2023 04:10 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??On Monday, June 5, Governor Jim?Pillen?will honor th…

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June 2, 2023 at 2:23 PM

ADVISORY: Governor Pillen to Announce New DED Director

ADVISORY: Governor Pillen to Announce New DED Director Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? ADVISORY: Governor Pillen to Announce New DED Director 06/02/2023 09:19 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??On Monday, June 5 at 1:30 p.m., Governor Jim?Pillen?will annou…

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June 2, 2023 at 2:22 AM

E15 Food Truck Serves Guests, as Governor Pillen Signs LB562

E15 Food Truck Serves Guests, as Governor Pillen Signs LB562 Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? E15 Food Truck Serves Guests, as Governor Pillen Signs LB562 06/01/2023 09:17 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?signed LB562 into law. …

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June 1, 2023 at 9:27 PM

Governor Pillen Statement on Conclusion of the 2023 Legislative Session

Governor Pillen Statement on Conclusion of the 2023 Legislative Session Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Statement on Conclusion of the 2023 Legislative Session 06/01/2023 04:16 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?i…

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June 1, 2023 at 2:57 AM

Governor Pillen Statement on NSEA Petition

Governor Pillen Statement on NSEA Petition Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Statement on NSEA Petition 05/31/2023 09:45 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?issued the following statement?regarding the?NSEA?filing a …

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May 31, 2023 at 9:22 PM

Governor Pillen Signs Historic Tax Cuts Package

Governor Pillen Signs Historic Tax Cuts Package Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Signs Historic Tax Cuts Package 05/31/2023 04:17 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Today,?Governor Jim?Pillen?signed LB243 and LB754 into law. Governor?Pillen?…

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May 31, 2023 at 4:21 PM

ADVISORY: LB562 Signing Ceremony

ADVISORY: LB562 Signing Ceremony Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? ADVISORY: LB562 Signing Ceremony 05/31/2023 11:19 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??On Thursday, June 1 at 12:45 p.m.,?Governor Jim?Pillen?will sign LB562 into law. STAY CONNECTED:…

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May 30, 2023 at 9:03 PM

ADVISORY: LB754 & LB243 Signing Ceremony

ADVISORY: LB754 & LB243 Signing Ceremony Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? ADVISORY: LB754 & LB243 Signing Ceremony 05/30/2023 03:56 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??On Wednesday, May 31 at 9:00 a.m.,?Governor Jim?Pillen?will sign LB754 and LB243 i…

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May 30, 2023 at 8:26 PM

Governor Pillen Signs Historic School Choice Bill

Governor Pillen Signs Historic School Choice Bill Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Signs Historic School Choice Bill 05/30/2023 03:23 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Today,?Governor Jim?Pillen?signed LB753 (Opportunity Scholarships Act)??…

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May 30, 2023 at 2:07 AM

Governor Pillen Memorial Day Statement

Governor Pillen Memorial Day Statement Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Memorial Day Statement 05/29/2023 09:02 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following?Memorial Day?statement. STAY CONNECT…

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May 29, 2023 at 2:12 AM

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day 05/28/2023 09:07 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Today,?Governor Jim Pillen,?in?accordance with a request from?the?Wh…

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May 26, 2023 at 8:37 PM

Governor Pillen Announces Appointment for Adjutant General

Governor Pillen Announces Appointment for Adjutant General Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen Announces Appointment for Adjutant General 05/26/2023 03:22 PM CDT CONTACT:      Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495     John Gage, (531) 51…

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May 26, 2023 at 6:32 PM

ADVISORY: LB753 Signing Ceremony

ADVISORY: LB753 Signing Ceremony Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? ADVISORY: LB753 Signing Ceremony 05/26/2023 01:29 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??On Tuesday, May 30 at 12:00 p.m.,?Governor Jim?Pillen?will sign LB753 into law. This bill is cited as the …

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May 26, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Governor Pillen Signs LB276 Into Law

Governor Pillen Signs LB276 Into Law Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Signs LB276 Into Law 05/26/2023 10:44 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?signed LB276, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Act into…

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May 25, 2023 at 8:57 PM

ADVISORY: Announcement of Nebraska Adjutant General Appointment

ADVISORY: Announcement of Nebraska Adjutant General Appointment Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? ADVISORY: Announcement of Nebraska Adjutant General Appointment 05/25/2023 03:51 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??On Friday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m., Governor Jim…

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May 25, 2023 at 2:13 AM

Governor Pillen Signs Budget, Announces Line Item Vetos

Governor Pillen Signs Budget, Announces Line Item Vetos Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Signs Budget, Announces Line Item Vetos 05/24/2023 09:09 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?announced he has signed the 2023-…

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May 24, 2023 at 9:12 PM

Governor Pillen Announces Deployment of State Troopers to Texas Border

Governor Pillen Announces Deployment of State Troopers to Texas Border Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Announces Deployment of State Troopers to Texas Border 05/24/2023 03:43 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?ann…

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May 24, 2023 at 6:48 PM

ADVISORY: LB 276 Signing Ceremony

ADVISORY: LB 276 Signing Ceremony Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? ADVISORY: LB 276 Signing Ceremony 05/24/2023 01:45 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??On Thursday, May 25 at 8:30 a.m.,?Governor Jim?Pillen?will sign LB 276 into law. This bill adopts the Ce…

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May 23, 2023 at 5:40 PM

Governor's Column: LB574 Protects Life and Love

Governor's Column: LB574 Protects Life and Love Governor Pillen has released a new weekly column, which is now available below.   Governor's Column: LB574 Protects Life and Love 05/23/2023 12:35 PM CDT The passage of LB574 marked an historic day for the state of Nebraska. This legisla…

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May 22, 2023 at 10:12 PM

Governor Pillen Signs LB574 Into Law, Abortion Ban Takes Effect Immediately

Governor Pillen Signs LB574 Into Law, Abortion Ban Takes Effect Immediately Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Signs LB574 Into Law, Abortion Ban Takes Effect Immediately 05/22/2023 05:06 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Today, Governor Jim?…

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May 21, 2023 at 9:07 PM

ADVISORY: LB 574 Signing Ceremony

ADVISORY: LB 574 Signing Ceremony CONTACT:???? Laura Strimple,?(402) 580-9495??? John Gage,?(531) 510-8529?? ???? ADVISORY: LB 574 Signing Ceremony ?? LINCOLN, NE ??On Monday, May 22 at 12:30 p.m., Governor Jim Pillen will sign LB574 into law. This bill includes The Let Them Grow Act and th…

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May 20, 2023 at 1:37 AM

Governor Pillen Statement on Passage of LB574

Governor Pillen Statement on Passage of LB574 Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Statement on Passage of LB574 05/19/2023 08:25 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in response to state senators…

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May 19, 2023 at 6:52 PM

Governor Pillen Statement on Passage of LB276

Governor Pillen Statement on Passage of LB276 Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Statement on Passage of LB276 05/19/2023 01:38 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Governor Jim?Pillen?issued the following statement in response to state senators…

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May 17, 2023 at 4:57 PM

Governor Pillen Joins GOP Governors in Supporting Governor Abbott's Border Efforts

Governor Pillen Joins GOP Governors in Supporting Governor Abbott's Border Efforts Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Joins GOP Governors in Supporting Governor Abbott's Border Efforts 05/17/2023 11:51 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Govern…

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May 17, 2023 at 2:45 AM

Governor Pillen Statement on Advance of LB574

Governor Pillen Statement on Advance of LB574 Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Statement on Advance of LB574 05/16/2023 09:40 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Governor?Pillen?issued the following statement in response to state senators adv…

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May 16, 2023 at 3:51 PM

Governor Pillen Urges Volunteer Nominations for the ServeNebraska 2023 Step Forward Awards

Governor Pillen Urges Volunteer Nominations for the ServeNebraska 2023 Step Forward Awards Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Urges Volunteer Nominations for the ServeNebraska 2023 Step Forward Awards 05/16/2023 10:50 AM CDT LINC…

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May 15, 2023 at 3:23 PM

Governor Pillen Joins Governors in Denouncing Biden Admin Attack on Women's Sports

Governor Pillen Joins Governors in Denouncing Biden Admin Attack on Women's Sports Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Joins Governors in Denouncing Biden Admin Attack on Women's Sports 05/15/2023 10:15 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Today,…

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May 15, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day 05/15/2023 09:58 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Today,?Governor Jim?Pillen,?in?accorda…

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May 12, 2023 at 9:26 PM

ADVISORY: Governor Pillen to Sign Repeal of Educational Red Tape

ADVISORY: Governor Pillen to Sign Repeal of Educational Red Tape Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? ADVISORY: Governor Pillen to Sign Repeal of Educational Red Tape 05/12/2023 04:21 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??On Tuesday, May 16,?Governor Jim?Pillen?wi…

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May 12, 2023 at 9:22 PM

Governor Pillen joins Nebraska Farm Bureau and Other Agriculture Leaders in Condemning Prop 12 Ruling

Governor Pillen joins Nebraska Farm Bureau and Other Agriculture Leaders in Condemning Prop 12 Ruling Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen joins Nebraska Farm Bureau and Other Agriculture Leaders in Condemning Prop 12 Ruling 05/12/2023 …

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