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

April 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 4-11-2025

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News This Week: Ricketts warns of tax increase if Trump tax cuts allowed to expire Click here to read more. Tweet of the Week: With President Trump in the White House, Republicans are delivering fo…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

April 12, 2025 at 2:14 AM

Governor Pillen’s Efforts to Protect Kids Online Advance Through the Legislature

Governor Pillen’s Efforts to Protect Kids Online Advance Through the Legislature Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen’s Efforts to Protect Kids Online Advance Through the Legislature 04/11/2025 08:59 PM CDT Lincoln, NE – Governor Jim…

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April 12, 2025 at 2:13 AM

Governor Pillen Joins Republican Governors Advocating EPA Increase the Renewable Volume Obligation for Biofuels

Governor Pillen Joins Republican Governors Advocating EPA Increase the Renewable Volume Obligation for Biofuels Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen Joins Republican Governors Advocating EPA Increase the Renewable Volume Obligation for …

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April 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM

Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for March Storms

Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for March Storms Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for March Storms 04/11/2025 08:53 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has sent a request t…

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April 11, 2025 at 1:58 AM

Gov. Pillen Appoints Judge Freeman to Court of Appeals in the Fourth Judicial District

Gov. Pillen Appoints Judge Freeman to Court of Appeals in the Fourth Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Appoints Judge Freeman to Court of Appeals in the Fourth Judicial District 04/10/2025 08:42 PM CDT   LINCOLN, NE –…

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April 10, 2025 at 2:56 AM

Gov. Pillen Holds Bill Signing on the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act

Gov. Pillen Holds Bill Signing on the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Holds Bill Signing on the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act 04/09/2025 09:30 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim P…

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April 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Governor Pillen and the Nebraska Business Development Center Recognize Business Award Winners

Governor Pillen and the Nebraska Business Development Center Recognize Business Award Winners Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen and the Nebraska Business Development Center Recognize Business Award Winners 04/09/2025 11:11 AM CDT L…

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April 9, 2025 at 2:11 AM

Gov. Pillen Expresses Disappointment in Legislature’s Failure to Advance Winner-Take-All

Gov. Pillen Expresses Disappointment in Legislature’s Failure to Advance Winner-Take-All Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Expresses Disappointment in Legislature’s Failure to Advance Winner-Take-All 04/08/2025 09:03 PM CDT   LINCOLN, …

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April 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM

Governor Pillen Joins Republican Governors Thanking President Trump for Supporting the U.S. Senate Budget Reconciliation Package

Governor Pillen Joins Republican Governors Thanking President Trump for Supporting the U.S. Senate Budget Reconciliation Package Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen Joins Republican Governors Thanking President Trump for Supporting the…

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April 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Gov. Pillen Signs Letter to USDA Requesting Removal of Soda & Energy Drinks from SNAP Purchases

Gov. Pillen Signs Letter to USDA Requesting Removal of Soda & Energy Drinks from SNAP Purchases Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Signs Letter to USDA Requesting Removal of Soda & Energy Drinks from SNAP Purchases 04/07/2025 03:4…

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April 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Governor Pillen Statement on Upcoming Winner-Take-All Debate

Governor Pillen Statement on Upcoming Winner-Take-All Debate Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen Statement on Upcoming Winner-Take-All Debate 04/05/2025 01:03 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement a…

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

April 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 4-4-2025

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News This Week: Ricketts slams European nations' attempts to use 'accounting tricks' to avoid defense spending Click here to read more. Tweet of the Week: Ricketts Praises Mike Huckabee as Nominee …

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM

Gov. Pillen Comments on Trump Trade Plan

Gov. Pillen Comments on Trump Trade Plan Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Comments on Trump Trade Plan 04/03/2025 04:05 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Liberation …

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April 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Gov. Pillen Shares Condolences on Passing of Scottsbluff WWII Vet

Gov. Pillen Shares Condolences on Passing of Scottsbluff WWII Vet Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Shares Condolences on Passing of Scottsbluff WWII Vet 04/03/2025 01:25 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen provided the stateme…

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April 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM

Governor Pillen Accepting Applications for Sarpy County Election Commissioner

Governor Pillen Accepting Applications for Sarpy County Election Commissioner Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Pillen Accepting Applications for Sarpy County Election Commissioner 04/02/2025 03:19 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen…

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April 1, 2025 at 2:18 AM

Moody’s Increases Nebraska’s Bond Rating to AAA

Moody’s Increases Nebraska’s Bond Rating to AAA Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Moody’s Increases Nebraska’s Bond Rating to AAA 03/31/2025 09:00 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska’s credit rating has been boosted to an exceptional AAA rating by Moo…

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April 1, 2025 at 2:16 AM

Gov Pillen Comments on ‘Bioreactor’ Meat Legislation

Gov Pillen Comments on ‘Bioreactor’ Meat Legislation Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov Pillen Comments on ‘Bioreactor’ Meat Legislation 03/31/2025 09:02 PM CDT   LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen, a strong defender of farmers and ranchers and …

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

March 28, 2025 at 10:10 PM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 3-28-2025

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: Senator Ricketts Proposes Tax Cuts As Congress Seeks To Enact Trump Tax Agenda Click here to read more. Tweet of the Week: Ricketts at the Sustainable Beef Facility in North Platte…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM

Gov. Pillen Kicks Off First Water Quality & Quantity Task Force Meeting

Gov. Pillen Kicks Off First Water Quality & Quantity Task Force Meeting Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Kicks Off First Water Quality & Quantity Task Force Meeting 03/26/2025 08:24 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim P…

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March 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM

Governor’s Columns Support Key Initiatives; Align with Actions Taken by President Trump

Governor’s Columns Support Key Initiatives; Align with Actions Taken by President Trump Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor’s Columns Support Key Initiatives; Align with Actions Taken by President Trump 03/24/2025 04:34 PM CDT Governor’s Co…

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March 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM

Gov. Pillen and Lt. Gov. Kelly React to Announced Extradition of Eswin Mejia

Gov. Pillen and Lt. Gov. Kelly React to Announced Extradition of Eswin Mejia Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen and Lt. Gov. Kelly React to Announced Extradition of Eswin Mejia 03/21/2025 05:12 PM CDT Gov. Pillen and Lt. Gov. Kelly Reac…

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March 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM

Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency for Counties Impacted by Winter Storm

Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency for Counties Impacted by Winter Storm Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency for Counties Impacted by Winter Storm 03/21/2025 04:54 PM CDT Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency for Counties Impacte…

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

March 22, 2025 at 3:36 AM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 3-21-2025

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: Ricketts’ bipartisan bill would safeguard American agriculture industry from China Click here to read more. Tweet of the Week: Ricketts Celebrates Refocusing of American Education …

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM

Gov. Pillen and Dept. of Agriculture Offer Information for Reporting Dead Wild Birds

Gov. Pillen and Dept. of Agriculture Offer Information for Reporting Dead Wild Birds Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen and Dept. of Agriculture Offer Information for Reporting Dead Wild Birds 03/21/2025 01:10 PM CDT Gov. Pillen and Dep…

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March 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM

Gov. Pillen Praises Stand With Women Committee Vote

Gov. Pillen Praises Stand With Women Committee Vote Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Praises Stand With Women Committee Vote 03/21/2025 10:36 AM CDT Gov. Pillen Praises Stand With Women Committee Vote March 21, 2025 Ezra Fri, 03/21/20…

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March 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM

Gov. Pillen Provides Update on Statewide Damage Assessment Following Blizzard

Gov. Pillen Provides Update on Statewide Damage Assessment Following Blizzard Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Provides Update on Statewide Damage Assessment Following Blizzard 03/20/2025 05:00 PM CDT Gov. Pillen Provides Update on St…

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March 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Two Names Forwarded for the Court of Appeals, Fourth Judicial District

Two Names Forwarded for the Court of Appeals, Fourth Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Two Names Forwarded for the Court of Appeals, Fourth Judicial District 03/20/2025 04:28 PM CDT Two Names Forwarded for the Court of Appeals, F…

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March 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Gov. Pillen Attends Trump Education EO Signing Ceremony

Gov. Pillen Attends Trump Education EO Signing Ceremony Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Attends Trump Education EO Signing Ceremony 03/20/2025 03:51 PM CDT Gov. Pillen Attends Trump Education EO Signing Ceremony March 20, 2025 Ezra T…

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March 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Gov. Pillen Appoints Lindberg as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District

Gov. Pillen Appoints Lindberg as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Appoints Lindberg as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District 03/20/2025 01:09 PM CDT Gov. Pillen Appoi…

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March 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Gov. Pillen and State Agencies Continue to Monitor Weather Response

Gov. Pillen and State Agencies Continue to Monitor Weather Response Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen and State Agencies Continue to Monitor Weather Response 03/20/2025 01:07 PM CDT Gov. Pillen and State Agencies Continue to Monitor We…

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March 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Gov. Pillen Editorial Supports U.S. Department of Education Changes; Praises Nebraska Teachers

Gov. Pillen Editorial Supports U.S. Department of Education Changes; Praises Nebraska Teachers Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Editorial Supports U.S. Department of Education Changes; Praises Nebraska Teachers 03/17/2025 03:46 PM CDT …

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

March 15, 2025 at 2:24 AM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 3-14-2025

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: Ricketts, Slotkin Lead Bipartisan Bill to Secure American Agriculture Click here to read more. Tweet of the Week: Ricketts Celebrates the EPA's 31 Deregulatory Actions Click her…

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 2:13 AM

Gov. Pillen Encouraged by Announcement to Review WOTUS Rule

Gov. Pillen Encouraged by Announcement to Review WOTUS Rule Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Encouraged by Announcement to Review WOTUS Rule 03/12/2025 08:52 PM CDT   Lincoln, NE – Governor Jim Pillen says he is encouraged that a revie…

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March 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Gov. Pillen Signs Bill Creating Protections from Cryptocurrency Fraud

Gov. Pillen Signs Bill Creating Protections from Cryptocurrency Fraud Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Signs Bill Creating Protections from Cryptocurrency Fraud 03/12/2025 10:44 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen has signed LB60…

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March 12, 2025 at 1:55 AM

Gov. Pillen Announces Retirement of NSP Superintendent Bolduc

Gov. Pillen Announces Retirement of NSP Superintendent Bolduc Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Announces Retirement of NSP Superintendent Bolduc 03/11/2025 10:54 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the retirement…

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March 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM

Gov. Pillen Announces Awards for 6 Regions, One Nebraska Priority Projects

Gov. Pillen Announces Awards for 6 Regions, One Nebraska Priority Projects Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Announces Awards for 6 Regions, One Nebraska Priority Projects 03/10/2025 08:38 PM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pill…

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March 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Governor Jim Pillen Appoints Katie Thurber as Labor Commissioner

Governor Jim Pillen Appoints Katie Thurber as Labor Commissioner Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Jim Pillen Appoints Katie Thurber as Labor Commissioner 03/10/2025 11:35 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appo…

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March 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Governor Jim Pillen Thanks Committee for Advancing Winner-Take-All

Governor Jim Pillen Thanks Committee for Advancing Winner-Take-All Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Governor Jim Pillen Thanks Committee for Advancing Winner-Take-All 03/10/2025 11:36 AM CDT LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen thanked the Governmen…

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March 9, 2025 at 3:31 AM

Legislative Update: The Values Sports Teach Our Kids

Legislative Update: The Values Sports Teach Our Kids Governor Pillen has released a new column, which is now available below.   Legislative Update: The Values Sports Teach Our Kids 03/08/2025 09:09 PM CST   When the Girls State Basketball Tournament tipped off in Lincoln, it was the offic…

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

March 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 3-7-2025

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: Ricketts applauds president’s first six weeks in office Click here to read more. Tweet of the Week: Ricketts on President Trump's Early Success Securing our Borders Click here …

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM

Gov. Pillen Celebrates Trump Administration Actions Supporting Agriculture

Gov. Pillen Celebrates Trump Administration Actions Supporting Agriculture Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Celebrates Trump Administration Actions Supporting Agriculture 03/07/2025 03:49 PM CST LINCOLN, NE – In an editorial published…

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March 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM

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

Gov. Pillen Appoints Kleine as County Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Appoints Kleine as County Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District 03/06/2025 09:15 PM CST LINCOLN, NE – Today, Gove…

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March 7, 2025 at 3:19 AM

Gov. Pillen to Announce Awards for 6 Regions, One Nebraska Priority Projects

Gov. Pillen to Announce Awards for 6 Regions, One Nebraska Priority Projects Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen to Announce Awards for 6 Regions, One Nebraska Priority Projects 03/06/2025 09:12 PM CST Media Advisory:  LINCOLN, NE – On M…

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March 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM

Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order Banning More CCP Tech

Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order Banning More CCP Tech Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order Banning More CCP Tech 03/05/2025 04:17 PM CST  LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order banning t…

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

February 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM

Ricketts Roundup Week of 2-28-2025

Welcome to Senator Pete Ricketts' Weekly Column and Newsletter! News of the Week: DOGE-inspired bipartisan bill seeks payment transparency to 'clean up Washington' Click here to read more. Tweet of the Week: Ricketts on His DOGE Caucus Meeting with Elon Musk at …

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  Governor Jim Pillen · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Gov. Jim Pillen Comments on Good News from Forecasting Board

Gov. Jim Pillen Comments on Good News from Forecasting Board Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Jim Pillen Comments on Good News from Forecasting Board 02/28/2025 02:51 PM CST LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board (NEF…

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February 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Gov. Pillen Announces Departure of Fire Marshal Cordes

Gov. Pillen Announces Departure of Fire Marshal Cordes Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Announces Departure of Fire Marshal Cordes 02/28/2025 10:21 AM CST LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the resignation of State Fir…

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February 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM

Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Fires in Custer and Dawes Counties

Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Fires in Custer and Dawes Counties Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Fires in Custer and Dawes Counties 02/27/2025 04:12 PM CST LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pill…

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February 27, 2025 at 10:13 PM

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

Four Names Forwarded for District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Four Names Forwarded for District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District 02/27/2025 04:07 PM CST LINCOLN, NE – The Judicial Nomina…

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February 23, 2025 at 3:04 AM

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

Four Names Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District Governor Pillen has issued a news release, which is now available below.   Four Names Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District 02/21/2025 08:51 PM CST LINCOLN, NE – The Judicial Nominating…

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