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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 4:16 AM

Governor Pillen Establishes Women’s Bill of Rights by Executive Order

Governor Pillen Establishes Women?s Bill of Rights by Executive Order Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Establishes Women?s Bill of Rights by Executive Order 08/30/2023 11:12 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Nebraska Governor Jim?Pil…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 4:15 AM

Gov. Pillen and Lincoln Mayor Announce Property Swap for New Prison

Gov. Pillen and Lincoln Mayor Announce Property Swap for New Prison Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen and Lincoln Mayor Announce Property Swap for New Prison 08/30/2023 11:05 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?joined Li…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 4:15 AM

Gov. Pillen is Accepting Applications for State Treasurer

Gov. Pillen is Accepting Applications for State Treasurer Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen is Accepting Applications for State Treasurer 08/30/2023 11:08 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor?Pillen?announced he is accepting applica…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Following Submission of Signatures by “Support Our Schools” Nebraska

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Following Submission of Signatures by ?Support Our Schools? Nebraska Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Following Submission of Signatures by ?Support Our Schools? Nebraska 08/30/2023 11:08 AM…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Gov. Pillen Announces Office Move Due To HVAC Project

Gov. Pillen Announces Office Move Due To HVAC Project Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Announces Office Move Due To HVAC Project 08/30/2023 11:05 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?announced that his office, and office…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 27, 2023 at 2:41 AM

Gov. Pillen Announces Return Date of Deployed Soldiers & Summarizes Visit to Border

Gov. Pillen Announces Return Date of Deployed Soldiers & Summarizes Visit to Border Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Announces Return Date of Deployed Soldiers & Summarizes Visit to Border 08/26/2023 09:36 PM CDT LINCOLN, N…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 27, 2023 at 2:40 AM

Gov. Pillen Hosts Veterans and Families at Annual Welcome Home Picnic

Gov. Pillen Hosts Veterans and Families at Annual Welcome Home Picnic Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Hosts Veterans and Families at Annual Welcome Home Picnic 08/26/2023 09:28 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ? Governor Jim Pillen and First La…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 26, 2023 at 2:12 AM

Governor Pillen Announces Wind Down of Operational Excellence Division

Governor Pillen Announces Wind Down of Operational Excellence Division Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Announces Wind Down of Operational Excellence Division 08/25/2023 09:05 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?annou…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 8:49 PM

USDA Answers Gov. Pillen’s Call to Boost Producer LIP Payment Rate

USDA Answers Gov. Pillen?s Call to Boost Producer LIP Payment Rate Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? USDA Answers Gov. Pillen?s Call to Boost Producer LIP Payment Rate 08/25/2023 03:41 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?announced t…
  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 7:40 PM

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: President Biden's Failed Foreign Policy

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: President Biden's Failed Foreign Policy   Two years ago this week, the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan was pure chaos. The city fell to the Taliban as the Biden administration hastily withdrew from the country. We were overwhelmed by the stories…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Governor Pillen Invites Nebraskans to the Step Forward Awards to Honor State Volunteers

Governor Pillen Invites Nebraskans to the Step Forward Awards to Honor State Volunteers Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. Governor Pillen Invites Nebraskans to the Step Forward Awards to Honor State Volunteers 08/24/2023 11:20 AM CDT ? LINCOLN, NE?? Go…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 12:48 PM

Governor Pillen Announces Workforce Working Group

Governor Pillen Announces Workforce Working Group Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Announces Workforce Working Group 08/21/2023 07:41 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Governor Jim?Pillen?has announced the membership of a new working group …
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 12:47 PM

Gov. Pillen to Visit Nebraska National Guard Soldiers at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Gov. Pillen to Visit Nebraska National Guard Soldiers at the U.S.-Mexico Border Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen to Visit Nebraska National Guard Soldiers at the U.S.-Mexico Border 08/21/2023 07:40 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Governor Jim…
  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Supporting Our Seniors

Supporting Our Seniors Our seniors face ever-growing challenges. Rising costs, attacks on their retirement savings, fraud, and identity theft threaten what they spent a lifetime building. Many of the facilities that care for this vulnerable population are struggling to stay afloat du…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 12:48 PM

Gov. Pillen Joins NDCS Dir. Jeffreys in Announcing New Prison Location

Gov. Pillen Joins NDCS Dir. Jeffreys in Announcing New Prison Location Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Joins NDCS Dir. Jeffreys in Announcing New Prison Location 08/18/2023 07:40 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Nebraska Governor Jim?P…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 7:08 PM

Gov. Pillen Appoints Derek Vaughn to Fourth Judicial District Judgeship

Gov. Pillen Appoints Derek Vaughn to Fourth Judicial District Judgeship Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Appoints Derek Vaughn to Fourth Judicial District Judgeship 08/16/2023 02:04 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?a…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 7:08 PM

Gov. Pillen Appoints Steve Corsi as CEO of DHHS

Gov. Pillen Appoints Steve Corsi as CEO of DHHS Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Appoints Steve Corsi as CEO of DHHS 08/16/2023 02:02 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?announced his appointment of Dr. Steve?Corsi?as t…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 12:45 PM

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Maui Wildfires in Hawaii

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Maui Wildfires in Hawaii Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Maui Wildfires in Hawaii 08/16/2023 07:39 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Today, Governor Jim?…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 14, 2023 at 3:57 PM

Gov. Pillen Hosts Ag and Economic Development Summit

Gov. Pillen Hosts Ag and Economic Development Summit Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Hosts Ag and Economic Development Summit 08/14/2023 10:53 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??This week, Governor Jim?Pillen?welcomed around 500 leaders to Kear…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 9:18 PM

Gov. Pillen Announces Communications Team Hire

Gov. Pillen Announces Communications Team Hire Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Announces Communications Team Hire 08/11/2023 04:14 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Governor Jim?Pillen?has announced the hiring of?Jacy?Schafer as his deputy com…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 9:18 PM

Gov. Pillen Appoints Jim Kamm as State Tax Commissioner

Gov. Pillen Appoints Jim Kamm as State Tax Commissioner Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Appoints Jim Kamm as State Tax Commissioner 08/11/2023 04:15 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?announced his appointment of Jim?…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 9:17 PM

Four Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Sixth Judicial District

Four Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Sixth Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Four Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Sixth Judicial District 08/11/2023 04:12 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, the Judic…
  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 5:54 PM

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Proven Nebraska Solutions, Ready for America

Proven Nebraska Solutions, Ready for America Our nation faces significant domestic challenges. Massive and reckless spending to fund big government programs has given us a national debt of over $32 trillion. That’s over $253,000 per taxpayer. Families and businesses are struggling un…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
August 5, 2023 at 2:18 AM

Gov. Pillen Advocates for Cattle Producers Following Heat Loss Event

Gov. Pillen Advocates for Cattle Producers Following Heat Loss Event Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Advocates for Cattle Producers Following Heat Loss Event 08/04/2023 09:10 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Governor?Pillen?had a phone call w…
  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Protecting Access to Flex Fuel Vehicles

Protecting Access to Flex Fuel Vehicles Earlier this year, the Biden administration proposed tailpipe emissions standards that would require up to two-thirds of new cars and trucks sold in the U.S. to be electric vehicles in just eight years. These standards threaten the availability…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Gov. Pillen Deploying Soldiers to Texas Border in Support of Operation Lone Star

Gov. Pillen Deploying Soldiers to Texas Border in Support of Operation Lone Star Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Deploying Soldiers to Texas Border in Support of Operation Lone Star 07/31/2023 02:04 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Gov…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 6:51 PM

Governor Pillen Signs Proclamation Recognizing Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

Governor Pillen Signs Proclamation Recognizing Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Signs Proclamation Recognizing Korean War Veterans Armistice Day 07/28/2023 01:45 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Governor J…
  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 6:26 PM

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Fixing Our Broken Passport System

Fixing Our Broken Passport System Providing oversight of the federal government is a critical part of my job as a United States Senator. From pushing back on illegal new mandates to fighting wasteful spending, there is a lot of important work to do. And while the Biden administration…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 1:56 AM

Four Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District

Four Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Four Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District 07/27/2023 08:52 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, the…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
July 27, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Gov. Pillen Highlights Public Education Funding at Back to School News Conference

Gov. Pillen Highlights Public Education Funding at Back to School News Conference Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Highlights Public Education Funding at Back to School News Conference 07/27/2023 04:07 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Flanked …
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
July 25, 2023 at 2:14 AM

Governor Pillen Announces Valuations Reform Working Group

Governor Pillen Announces Valuations Reform Working Group Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Announces Valuations Reform Working Group 07/24/2023 09:06 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ? Governor Jim?Pillen?announced the membership of a new wo…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
July 25, 2023 at 2:12 AM

Gov. Pillen Appoints Bryan McQuay to Ninth Judicial District Judgeship

Gov. Pillen Appoints Bryan McQuay to Ninth Judicial District Judgeship Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Appoints Bryan McQuay to Ninth Judicial District Judgeship 07/24/2023 09:03 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Nebraska Governor Jim?P…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
July 22, 2023 at 2:41 AM

Governor Pillen Touts Trade Mission Potential for Nebraska

Governor Pillen Touts Trade Mission Potential for Nebraska Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Touts Trade Mission Potential for Nebraska 07/21/2023 09:35 PM CDT Lincoln, NE ? Reflecting on his recent trade mission, Governor Jim?P…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Governor Pillen Makes Appointment to District 11 NPPD Board

Governor Pillen Makes Appointment to District 11 NPPD Board Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Makes Appointment to District 11 NPPD Board 07/21/2023 03:40 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??Governor Jim?Pillen?has appointed Chris?Langemeier?t…
  Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 6:55 PM

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: A Next Step for All Americans

A Next Step for All Americans One of the things I am most proud of from my time as Governor was how we improved services. One way we did this was by helping low-income Nebraskans find quality, higher-paying jobs through an innovative program called SNAP Next Step. The program helps f…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 6:08 PM

Governor Pillen fills DHHS roles with interim appointments

Governor Pillen fills DHHS roles with interim appointments Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen fills DHHS roles with interim appointments 07/20/2023 01:05 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced two interim lead…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
July 18, 2023 at 3:21 AM

Gov. Pillen Reminds Nebraskans About Summit Deadline

Gov. Pillen Reminds Nebraskans About Summit Deadline Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Reminds Nebraskans About Summit Deadline 07/17/2023 10:15 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE ??With a deadline drawing near, Governor Jim?Pillen?is reminding Neb…
  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 …
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
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…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
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…
  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…
  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…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
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…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
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…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
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…
  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…
  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…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
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…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
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…
  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]
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…