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Joint Statement of the Governor and Attorney General

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed proclamations that certified the enactment of Measures 437 and 438. Both the Governor and the Attorney General caution the public on the limited nature of these proclamations. The proclamations do not express a judgment on the validity of the measures.

Gov. Pillen Makes Appointment to Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Stephen D. Mossman to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Mossman will serve as the representative for District 8 starting Jan. 16, 2025, subject to confirmation by the Nebraska Legislature.

Judicial Nominating Commission Advances Names for Consideration as Supreme Court Associate Justice

LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fifth District of the Nebraska Supreme Court advanced the names of all three applicants to Governor Jim Pillen for his consideration. They are David J. A. Bargen, Adams; Jason M. Bergevin, Columbus; and Lawrence E. Welch Jr., Plattsmouth.

Gov. Jim Pillen Joins Republican Governors Supporting President Trump’s Immigration Policies

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has joined 25 other Republican governors supporting President Donald Trump’s commitment to deporting “dangerous criminals, gang members, and terrorists who are in the country illegally.”

Gov. Pillen Makes Appointment to State College System Board

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Connie Edmond to the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State College System. She will start Jan. 2. Her appointment term is six years and is subject to confirmation by the Nebraska Legislature.

Gov. Pillen Hosts Ceremonial Bill Signing to Highlight Military Centric Legislation

LINCOLN, NE – Against a backdrop of flags and military helicopters, Governor Jim Pillen was joined by state senators today as he signed ceremonial copies of four bills supporting the Nebraska’s National Guard (NENG). The ceremony took place at the Army Aviation Support Facility #1, on the National Guard Base in Lincoln. Members of active and retired military, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, NENG Adjutant General Craig Strong, media and guests were also on hand for the event.

Gov. Pillen Expresses Appreciation to USACE for Monitoring of River Conditions

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is expressing his appreciation to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for taking the proactive step of monitoring conditions on the Missouri River leading into and through this winter. Confirmation of that action came shortly after the Governor sent a letter to the Corps reminding of potential dangers posed by low water levels on the river. Low flows and ice jams could severely impact electric generation and water treatment services to Nebraska… read more