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  • Governor Pillen Announces Cabinet Level Appointments

    September 26, 2024
    LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen is announcing two cabinet level appointments. The first is the appointment of Lee Will as chief operating officer (COO) and director for the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services (DAS), effective Sept. 28.
  • Gov. Pillen Joins 25 Republican Governors in Calling for Passage of Federal Antisemitism Legislation

    September 26, 2024
    LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has joined 25 other Republican governors calling for passage of legislation in the U.S. Senate reinforcing Jewish civil rights. The unified message comes ahead of the Oct. 7 anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israeli and American citizens. The letter draws attention to the recent deaths of hostages and the dozens more still held captive, as well as the rising acts of antisemitism in the United States.
  • Gov. Pillen Appoints Interim Director for NDEE

    September 26, 2024
    LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Kara Valentine as interim director for the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE). She will start Monday, Sept. 30.
  • Gov. Pillen Announces Receipt of Federal Aid for June 20 – July 8 Storms

    September 25, 2024
    LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is announcing the receipt of federal funds to aid in the recovery from storms that impacted multiple Nebraska counties June 20 – July 8. This is the fourth time federal funds have been awarded to the state due to severe weather this year.
  • Gov. Pillen Addresses Committee on Pacific Conflict at Inaugural Meeting

    September 24, 2024
    LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen addressed the newly formed Committee on Pacific Conflict, which held its inaugural meeting this morning. The group, formed through passage of LB1300, has the responsibility of identifying potential risks to the state that might emanate from China in the event of a conflict in the Pacific Theater. Nebraska is the first state in the nation to enact such a committee for this purpose.
  • Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Sioux County 'Bronco Fire'

    September 24, 2024
    LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency in Sioux County for the Bronco Fire near Crawford. The fire, which started Sept. 18, has burned more than 1,000 acres. Latest reports indicate it is nearly contained.
  • Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Regarding Special Session to Restore Winner-Take-All to Nebraska

    September 24, 2024
    LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement regarding a special session to restore winner-take-all prior to the 2024 presidential election: