LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen hosted President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel in Nebraska to highlight the deep partnership and rich cultural ties shared between Nebraska and the Czech Republic. Nebraska takes immense pride in its Czech heritage, which has helped shape the state’s history, culture, and vibrant communities across generations.
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Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency Following Severe Storm in Crofton
LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen declared a state of emergency in response to a strong and dangerous storm that impacted the Village of Crofton in Knox County.
Husker Athletic Director Troy Dannen Announced as Opening Keynote for Governor’s Summit
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Troy Dannen, athletic director for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will be the opening keynote at the 2026 Governor’s Summit. Senator Ben Sasse, who was previously announced as the morning keynote, is recovering from a recent successful liver surgery and is unable to attend.
Deadline Approaches to Register for 2026 Governor’s Summit
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a reminder about the deadline to register for the 2026 Governor’s Summit. Registrations should be submitted online at govsummit.nebraska.gov by Wednesday, September 23rd.
Gov. Pillen Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Yutan Firefighter
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen, in coordination with Mayor Matt Thompson of Yutan, has delegated authority to the mayor to order flags at half-staff in honor of the life and service of Yutan Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter/EMT Wendell D. Pascarelli, who passed away following complications from line-of-duty-related cancer.
Gov. Pillen Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Yutan Firefighter
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen, in coordination with Mayor Matt Thompson of Yutan, has delegated authority to the mayor to order flags at half-staff in honor of the life and service of Yutan Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter/EMT Wendell D. Pascarelli, who passed away following complications from line-of-duty-related cancer.
Gov. Pillen and Nebraska Tourism: Travel spending in Nebraska reached $4.72 billion in 2025
LINCOLN, NE -- Travel spending in Nebraska reached $4.72 billion in 2025, up 2.6% from the year before. That’s according to a newly issued report on the state’s tourism industry. The finding was one of many highlighted during a news conference by Governor Jim Pillen and Executive Director Jenn Gjerde of the Nebraska Tourism Commission.
