Lincoln, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement to highlight the progress of his initiative to help Nebraska’s kids. Three pieces of legislation – LB140, LB383, and LB504 – all moved to the next stages of floor debate.
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Governor Pillen Joins Republican Governors Advocating EPA Increase the Renewable Volume Obligation for Biofuels
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen has joined other Republican governors asking the U.S. EPA to bump up the Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO), to help meet the nation’s energy goals and promote growth in the agriculture and biofuels industries.
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for March Storms
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has sent a request to President Donald J. Trump asking for a major disaster declaration resulting from the winter storm that hit the state March 18 and 19. Twenty-seven counties have met damage assessments making them eligible for a federal declaration request. So far, damage estimates have exceeded $64.8 million. The bulk of those costs are due to utility repairs.
Gov. Pillen Appoints Judge Freeman to Court of Appeals in the Fourth Judicial District
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of PaTricia A. Freeman of Papillion to the Court of Appeals in the Fourth Judicial District. The district includes portions of Douglas and Sarpy counties.
Gov. Pillen Holds Bill Signing on the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen hosted a news conference and bill signing for LB168, the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act. Calling the bill a critical part of healthcare, especially for hospitals in rural communities, Gov. Pillen expressed his appreciation for the work of senators, hospitals and others to get the legislation to his desk.
Governor Pillen and the Nebraska Business Development Center Recognize Business Award Winners
LINCOLN, NE – Tuesday, Governor Jim Pillen congratulated recipients of the annual Business Awards presented by the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC).
Gov. Pillen Expresses Disappointment in Legislature’s Failure to Advance Winner-Take-All
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen today offered the following statement regarding the Legislature’s failure to end a filibuster to reach a fair up-or-down vote on LB3, which would restore Winner-Take-All to Nebraska’s electoral college vote allocation and unify our voice in presidential elections:
