LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen offered his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Nathan Matthews. Matthews, a firefighter from Lincoln, passed away from the injuries he received while battling a wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border late last month.
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Gov. Pillen & Sen. Bostar Ceremonially Sign Landmark Law to Shield Nebraska from Foreign Threats
LINCOLN, NE – Friday, Governor Jim Pillen was joined by Senator Eliot Bostar, FBI Special Agent in Charge Eugene Kowel, and national security advocates for a ceremonial signing of LB 1096. Brought at the request of Governor Pillen and introduced by Sen. Bostar, LB 1096 enacts sweeping protections to defend Nebraska’s agricultural economy, energy and utility grids, public records, and communications infrastructure against hostile foreign adversaries and biological threats.
Gov. Pillen Joins White House Roundtable to Highlight Ratepayer Protections and Energy Safeguards
Washington, D.C. – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined governors from across the country to highlight the Ratepayer Protection Pledge that was signed in March of this year, another action taken to ensure the protection of Nebraska’s natural resources and safeguard local ratepayers.
Gov. Pillen is Part of Virtual Panel on Transportation Emergency Response
LINCOLN, NE – When an emergency strikes impacting Nebraska roadways, the Department of Transportation is a frontline tactical force. Speaking as part of a panel during the Western Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (WASHTO) Conference, Governor Jim Pillen highlighted accomplishments and challenges faced by emergency responders and NDOT workers when called into action during severe weather and other events.
Gov. Pillen Nominates 28 Tracts for Designation as Federal Opportunity Zones
LINCOLN, NE — Today,Governor Jim Pillen announced that he has nominated 28 census tracts for designation as federal opportunity zones. He has submitted the nominations to the U.S. Treasury Department under the new Federal Opportunity Zones Program (OZ 2.0) authorized by Congress in 2025. The Governor was joined for the announcement by Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) Director Maureen Larsen, Omaha Mayor John Ewing, Lexington Mayor John Fagot, McCook Mayor Linda… read more
Gov. Pillen Speaks to Nomination of Coach Osborne to Nebraska’s Hall of Fame
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen spoke on behalf of the nomination of legendary former football coach, congressman, and youth advocate Tom Osborne for induction as the first living member into the state’s Hall of Fame. Commission members voted unanimously in favor of Osborne’s inclusion, where he will join 27 other distinguished Nebraskans whose busts are displayed inside the State Capitol.
Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order on Data Centers
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order ending access to tax incentives provided through the state’s ImagiNE Nebraska Act for data centers. Joined at the announcement by Senator Mike Jacobson, Director of Economic Development (DED) Maureen Larsen and Director Jesse Bradley of Water, Energy and Environment (DWEE), the Governor said his order will allow the state to assess the benefits of such projects going forward, while also evaluating impacts to resources like… read more
