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…

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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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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

December 15, 2023 at 6:35 PM

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Answering Iranian Aggression

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Answering Iranian Aggression   On October 7th, Hamas launched a massive terror attack against Israel. They murdered at least 33 Americans and 1,200 Israelis. The horrific, ruthless, and barbaric attack couldn’t have happened without the ass…

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December 15, 2023 at 3:19 AM

Gov. Pillen Brings Together Governors and Corps for Missouri River Summit

Gov. Pillen Brings Together Governors and Corps for Missouri River Summit Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Brings Together Governors and Corps for Missouri River Summit 12/14/2023 09:13 PM CST LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim Pill…

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December 12, 2023 at 3:06 AM

Governor Pillen Statement in Response to the United Nations Food Strategy

Governor Pillen Statement in Response to the United Nations Food Strategy Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Statement in Response to the United Nations Food Strategy 12/11/2023 09:04 PM CST LINCOLN, NE ? Today, Governor Jim Pill…

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

December 8, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Getting Results for Nebraskans

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Getting Results for Nebraskans   There are a lot of ongoing policy debates in Washington, D.C. We need to secure our border and rein in bloated federal spending that’s causing inflation. We need to pass a re-authorization for the National Def…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Flags to Fly Half-Staff in Remembrance of Pearl Harbor Attack

Flags to Fly Half-Staff in Remembrance of Pearl Harbor Attack Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Flags to Fly Half-Staff in Remembrance of Pearl Harbor Attack 12/06/2023 03:57 PM CST LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen in accordance with a …

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December 5, 2023 at 2:58 AM

Capitol Tree Lighting & Hometown Christmas Details Released

Capitol Tree Lighting & Hometown Christmas Details Released Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Capitol Tree Lighting & Hometown Christmas Details Released 12/04/2023 08:53 PM CST LINCOLN, NE --   An annual celebration, now in its 75th ye…

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December 5, 2023 at 2:58 AM

Gov. Pillen Joins Letter Calling for Halt to Foreign Land Grabs

Gov. Pillen Joins Letter Calling for Halt to Foreign Land Grabs Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Joins Letter Calling for Halt to Foreign Land Grabs 12/04/2023 08:48 PM CST LINCOLN, NE?? Governor Jim Pillen has joined 16 Republican…

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

December 1, 2023 at 5:46 PM

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Farm Bill Extension Welcome, But Re-Authorization Still Needed

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column:  Farm Bill Extension Welcome, But Re-Authorization Still Needed   Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska. Our farmers and ranchers feed and fuel the world. Ensuring the strength of our agriculture sector is critical for …

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

November 24, 2023 at 6:40 PM

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: The Failures of Bidenomics

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: The Failures of Bidenomics   The numbers say it all. Americans continue to pay the price for failed Bidenomics. Overall, prices have risen by 3.2% since last year. Cumulatively since Joe Biden took office, prices have increased by 17.61%. N…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

November 23, 2023 at 3:11 AM

Gov. Pillen Makes Case for Growing Biobased Economy at National Convention

Gov. Pillen Makes Case for Growing Biobased Economy at National Convention Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Makes Case for Growing Biobased Economy at National Convention 11/22/2023 09:07 PM CST LINCOLN,?NE ??Governor Jim Pillen is…

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November 22, 2023 at 10:26 PM

Gov. Pillen & Agency Leaders Focus on Holiday and Winter Travel Resources

Gov. Pillen & Agency Leaders Focus on Holiday and Winter Travel Resources Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen & Agency Leaders Focus on Holiday and Winter Travel Resources 11/22/2023 04:20 PM CST LINCOLN, NE?? Governor Jim Pil…

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November 22, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Gov. Pillen Issues Proclamation, Announces Actions to Fight Antisemitism and Support Nebraska’s Jewish Communities

Gov. Pillen Issues Proclamation, Announces Actions to Fight Antisemitism and Support Nebraska?s Jewish Communities Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Issues Proclamation, Announces Actions to Fight Antisemitism and Support Nebraska?s Jewi…

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November 22, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of First Lady Rosalynn Carter

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of First Lady Rosalynn Carter Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of First Lady Rosalynn Carter 11/22/2023 10:28 AM CST LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim Pillen, in accordanc…

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November 18, 2023 at 3:05 AM

Gov. Pillen Appoints Neher as District Court Judge for the Eleventh Judicial District

Gov. Pillen Appoints Neher as District Court Judge for the Eleventh Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Appoints Neher as District Court Judge for the Eleventh Judicial District 11/17/2023 03:03 PM CST LINCOLN, NE?? …

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

November 17, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Serving Others This Thanksgiving

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Serving Others This Thanksgiving   As Americans, we’re fortunate to live in the greatest country in the history of the world. Thanksgiving provides us an opportunity each year to come together with loved ones to reflect and remember how ble…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Gov. Pillen Shares Concerns with CMS Administrator at D.C. Meeting

Gov. Pillen Shares Concerns with CMS Administrator at D.C. Meeting Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Shares Concerns with CMS Administrator at D.C. Meeting 11/16/2023 02:54 PM CST LINCOLN, NE?? Governor Jim Pillen is expressing his …

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November 16, 2023 at 8:26 PM

Gov. Pillen Appoints Finley as County Court Judge in Fourth Judicial District

Gov. Pillen Appoints Finley as County Court Judge in Fourth Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Appoints Finley as County Court Judge in Fourth Judicial District 11/16/2023 02:15 PM CST LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor …

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November 16, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Governor Pillen Provides Statement in Response to the Planned Parenthood Ballot Initiative

Governor Pillen Provides Statement in Response to the Planned Parenthood Ballot Initiative Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Provides Statement in Response to the Planned Parenthood Ballot Initiative 11/16/2023 10:09 AM CST LINC…

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November 16, 2023 at 4:11 PM

Governor Pillen Announces Appointment for District 41

Governor Pillen Announces Appointment for District 41 Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Announces Appointment for District 41 11/16/2023 10:05 AM CST LINCOLN, NE ??Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Fred Mey…

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

November 3, 2023 at 8:39 PM

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Stopping Support for Hamas

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Stopping Support for Hamas   On October 7, the world witnessed a horrible atrocity. The brutality and inhumanity of Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel shock the conscience. Hamas terrorists raped women, kidnapped children, burned a baby in an …

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Gov. Reynolds and Gov. Pillen Lead Letter Calling on Biden to Reconsider the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Long-Term Care Staffing Rule

Gov. Reynolds and Gov. Pillen Lead Letter Calling on Biden to Reconsider the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services? Long-Term Care Staffing Rule Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Reynolds and Gov. Pillen Lead Letter Calling on Biden to Rec…

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November 1, 2023 at 2:52 PM

Governor Pillen Announces Resignation of DHHS Director Bagley

Governor Pillen Announces Resignation of DHHS Director Bagley Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen Announces Resignation of DHHS Director Bagley 11/01/2023 09:43 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?announced the resigna…

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October 31, 2023 at 6:51 PM

Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Announces the Appointment of Mark Stephenson as the Director for the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center

Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Announces the Appointment of Mark Stephenson as the Director for the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Cr…

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

October 27, 2023 at 4:37 PM

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Senate Solutions to Secure Our Southern Border

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Senate Solutions to Secure Our Southern Border   We are living in the worst border crisis on record. It is a humanitarian and security crisis. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported yet another record with 269,735 encounters at th…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 2:52 AM

Two Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District

Two Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Two Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District 10/26/2023 09:46 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, t…

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October 27, 2023 at 2:52 AM

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

Four Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Four Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District 10/26/2023 09:47 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, the Jud…

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October 26, 2023 at 5:51 PM

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Tragedy in Lewiston, Maine

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Tragedy in Lewiston, Maine Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Tragedy in Lewiston, Maine 10/26/2023 12:46 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor …

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October 26, 2023 at 5:32 PM

Gov. Pillen Accepting Applications for Property Tax Administrator

Gov. Pillen Accepting Applications for Property Tax Administrator Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Accepting Applications for Property Tax Administrator 10/26/2023 12:25 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE --- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced h…

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October 25, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Gov. Pillen Tours Businesses & Celebrates Manufacturing Month in Nebraska

Gov. Pillen Tours Businesses & Celebrates Manufacturing Month in Nebraska Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Tours Businesses & Celebrates Manufacturing Month in Nebraska 10/25/2023 04:10 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor …

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October 25, 2023 at 1:46 AM

Governor Pillen Appoints New Children & Family Services Director

Governor Pillen Appoints New Children & Family Services Director Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen Appoints New Children & Family Services Director 10/24/2023 08:43 PM CDT Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the appoint…

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October 21, 2023 at 2:21 AM

Gov. Pillen Encourages Businesses to Hire Individuals with Disabilities

Gov. Pillen Encourages Businesses to Hire Individuals with Disabilities Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Encourages Businesses to Hire Individuals with Disabilities 10/20/2023 09:12 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?p…

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October 20, 2023 at 9:17 PM

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Recognizing DOT Worker & First Responders

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Recognizing DOT Worker & First Responders Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Recognizing DOT Worker & First Responders 10/20/2023 04:11 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim?Pillen…

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

October 20, 2023 at 8:23 PM

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Expanding Access to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Expanding Access to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)   On and off the court, Jaz Shelley is a star for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) basketball team. Jaz earned first-team All-Big Ten honors for her electric play. She earned Academ…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 3:17 PM

Governor Pillen is Accepting Applications for Legislative District 41

Governor Pillen is Accepting Applications for Legislative District 41 Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Governor Pillen is Accepting Applications for Legislative District 41 10/18/2023 10:13 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim?Pillen?annou…

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October 15, 2023 at 2:12 AM

Governor Pillen Issues Statement Calling for Leadership in Support of Israel

Governor Pillen Issues Statement Calling for Leadership in Support of Israel Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen Issues Statement Calling for Leadership in Support of Israel 10/14/2023 09:05 PM CDT As the State of Israel enters a …

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October 12, 2023 at 3:05 AM

Nebraska Capitol Goes Blue in Showing Solidarity with Israel

Nebraska Capitol Goes Blue in Showing Solidarity with Israel Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Nebraska Capitol Goes Blue in Showing Solidarity with Israel 10/11/2023 10:03 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? At the direction of Governor Jim?Pillen, the Nebra…

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October 11, 2023 at 9:36 PM

Gov. Pillen Announces READ Nebraska Grant Recipients

Gov. Pillen Announces READ Nebraska Grant Recipients Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen Announces READ Nebraska Grant Recipients 10/11/2023 04:34 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Governor Jim?Pillen, along with Director K.C.?Belitz?of the Nebras…

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October 11, 2023 at 8:36 PM

Governor Pillen Provides Statement Upon Signature Verification for LB753

Governor Pillen Provides Statement Upon Signature Verification for LB753 Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen Provides Statement Upon Signature Verification for LB753 10/11/2023 03:32 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pille…

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October 10, 2023 at 2:02 AM

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Terrorist Attacks in Israel

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Terrorist Attacks in Israel Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Terrorist Attacks in Israel 10/09/2023 08:57 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governo…

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

October 6, 2023 at 8:58 PM

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Schumer Shouldn’t Have Sent Senators Home

Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Schumer Shouldn’t Have Sent Senators Home   Last weekend, America was brought to the brink of a government shutdown. This happened, in part, because President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer squeezed the calendar. First, Bid…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 5:51 PM

Flags to Return to Full Staff At Sunset Today

Flags to Return to Full Staff At Sunset Today Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Flags to Return to Full Staff At Sunset Today 10/05/2023 12:46 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today at sunset, all U.S. and state flags are to return to full staff, with the …

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October 2, 2023 at 1:47 AM

Gov. Pillen’s Statement Upon Approving Emergency Regulations for Let Them Grow Act

Gov. Pillen?s Statement Upon Approving Emergency Regulations for Let Them Grow Act Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Gov. Pillen?s Statement Upon Approving Emergency Regulations for Let Them Grow Act 10/01/2023 08:44 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE -- Today…

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September 29, 2023 at 7:39 PM

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Senator Feinstein

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Senator Feinstein Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below. ? Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Senator Feinstein 09/29/2023 02:33 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE?? Today, Governor Jim?Pillen, in accordance with a…

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