LINCOLN, NE – The U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible private nonprofit and faith-based organizations in Nebraska impacted by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred May 15-18. This Presidential Major Disaster Declaration provides Public Assistance to organizations in Buffalo, Fillmore, Gage, Howard, Jefferson, Nemaha, Thayer, and Thurston counties.
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Nebraska Joins Freedom Haulers Initiative, Streamlining Veteran Access to Trucking Careers
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen is officially joining President Trump’s Freedom Haulers initiative – a federal program designed to fast-track military veterans into high-paying commercial trucking careers. Unveiled by the President this week, the program helps streamline the requirements necessary for obtaining a commercial driver’s license.
Governor Pillen Concludes Successful Trade Mission to Japan and the Philippines
LINCOLN, NE – This week, Governor Jim Pillen concluded a highly productive trade mission to Japan and the Philippines. Priorities for the mission included (1) promoting Nebraska beef, pork, and wheat; (2) expanding markets for Nebraska ethanol; and (3) identifying opportunities for Nebraska to produce energy for Asian customers.
Nebraskans are Asked to Lower Flags Saturday for Firefighter Nathan Matthews
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, in recognition of the service and sacrifice by firefighter Nathan Matthews. Matthews died last week from injuries he sustained while battling a wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border in late June.
Flags to Fly at Half-Mast Monday for Police Chief Young
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has requested that Nebraskans lower their flags to half-staff on Monday, Aug. 3 in honor of Crete Police Chief Gary Young. Young died on Monday. The Crete Police Department has since shared details of the funeral service and procession that will take place that day.
USDA Designates More Nebraska Counties as Disasters; Frees up Loan Assistance to Farmers Impacted by Drought
LINCOLN, NE – The number of Nebraska counties adversely impacted by drought continues to grow. Governor Jim Pillen has announced the approval of two primary counties and 11 contiguous counties that will now be eligible for loan assistance through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA).
Gov. Pillen Joins Letter Supporting President Trump’s Call for Swift Passage of Budget Reconciliation Package
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has joined more than 20 other Republican governors in supporting a call by President Trump for the U.S. Senate to pass a budget reconciliation package prior to the August recess. The measure supports key priorities for funding defense, aiding farmers and reforming election laws.
