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LINCOLN, NE – The Judicial Nominating Commission for the District Court Judge in the 11th Judicial District provided the following four names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Sandra J. Allen, Lincoln; Chawnta M. Durham, North Platte; Angela M. Franz, North Platte; and Kristi L. Hilliard, Ogallala. A fifth candidate, Jose L. Rodriguez of Kearney, withdrew his name for consideration prior to yesterday’s scheduled meeting of the Judicial Nominating Commission.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued a statement in observance of Veterans Day, honoring all active and retired military personnel across Nebraska and recognizing their service to the nation.

LINCOLN, NE - Delivering a direct message following Tuesday’s election, Governor Jim Pillen held a news conference declaring that Nebraska voters have issued a clear mandate for state leaders to solve the property tax crisis once and for all during the upcoming 2027 legislative session.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the resignation of Matt McCarville, chief information officer for Nebraska. He will conclude his service to the state in early December.

LINCOLN, NE -- A recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics highlights the resilience of Nebraska businesses. Nebraska ranks among the top 10 states for private sector survival rates from 2000 to 2026.

LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board (NEFAB) voted today to add $23.2 million to the current fiscal year revenue projections for General Fund receipts.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that more than two dozen rural and urban Nebraska communities will reap the benefits of investment resulting from the new Federal Opportunity Zones Program.  Twenty-eight census submitted this summer by the Governor been approved by the U.S. Treasury. They include areas in each of the state’s three congressional districts.