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LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Katie Thurber as the interim commissioner for the Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL). Thurber’s interim appointment begins immediately. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Commissioner John Albin, who left earlier this month.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued a statement and direction to Nebraskans to fly flags at half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter. Carter, the longest living U.S. president at 100 years of age, died today. Gov. Pillen said:

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen will be discharged today from Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, where he has received treatment for injuries resulting from a horse-riding accident. He will continue his recovery at the Governor’s Residence and plans to resume his office activities next week.

LINCOLN, NE – The Governor’s office issued the following update regarding the rib fixation surgery performed on Governor Jim Pillen Wednesday at Nebraska Medicine:

LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Governor’s office issued the following update regarding Governor Jim Pillen’s condition:

LINCOLN, NE – Following a news conference during which Dr. Charity Evans, chief of trauma for Nebraska Medicine and Dr. Hillman Terzian, a trauma surgeon at Nebraska Medicine, updated media regarding Governor Jim Pillen’s medical status and recovery, the Governor’s office issued the following statement with further updates regarding his care:

LINCOLN, NE – While riding on horseback with family members today, Governor Jim Pillen was bucked off a new a new horse and was injured. The Governor was transported to Columbus Community Hospital, and out of an abundance of caution, was then transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha. The Governor is expected to remain at UNMC for several days. The Governor is alert and is in continuous touch with his team.