LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth released a memo listing the University of Nebraska as an “elite institution” and potential new Senior Service College Fellowship program partner.
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Gov. Pillen Signs Classroom Improvement Legislation into Law
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen, a strong supporter of K-12 education in Nebraska, signed LB653 into law today to improve classroom environments. The new law will provide school districts the flexibility to work with students and their families to address disruptive behaviors, ensuring that our classrooms are a place for learning.
Gov. Pillen Orders Flags to Half-Staff Honoring Sgt. Tietjens of Bellevue
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff effective immediately and until sunset on the day of interment in honor and remembrance of Sergent First Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue. Noah was among six military personnel killed this weekend when an Iranian missile hit a military operations center in Kuwait.
Gov. Pillen Releases Statement Upon Death of U.S. Soldier From Bellevue
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after the Department of War announced that Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue was one of four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in Kuwait on Sunday in an Iranian missile attack.
Gov. Pillen Signs Order, Shares Information on Collections to Support Fire Relief for Ag Producers
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order that will help support the transportation of much-needed hay, feed, fencing and other supplies to fire ravaged areas of Kansas and Oklahoma. Cattle have been killed and injured. Some were set loose by producers to allow them to escape the flames. Today’s action by Gov. Pillen eases certain transportation regulations that will allow for expedited delivery of items to ranchers in need.
Gov. Pillen Remarks on Revenue Forecast Update
LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board (NEFAB) voted today to add $20 million to the current fiscal year revenue projections for General Fund receipts.
Gov. Pillen Signs Legislation Improving County Zoning Processes for Ag Producers
West Point, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed legislation aimed at improving county zoning processes for ag producers. At the Nebraska Dairy Convention and Trade Show in West Point, he put his signature on LB 663, which creates a uniform, transparent and expedited process for the application, review and approval of conditional use and special exemption permit applications.
