LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of James M. Buchanan of Omaha as county court judge in the Second Judicial District. That district consists of Cass, Sarpy and Otoe counties.
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Four Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District
LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District advanced four names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Michael W. Jensen, Richard P. McGowan, David M. Wear and Patrick R. Runge. All four reside in Omaha.
Surrounded by Students, Gov. Pillen Signs Order Opting into Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
LINCOLN, NE – Surrounded by students, staff, parents and members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order at St. Teresa Catholic School in Lincoln, indicating the state’s intent to opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. Signed into law by President Donald Trump this summer as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill, this program paves the way for new school choice opportunities beginning in 2027.
Gov. Pillen Accepts Resignations from Liquor Control Commission
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has accepted the resignations of Bruce Bailey and Kim Lowe of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. The resignations are effective today. Bailey was chairman of the three-member body. The resignations were provided at the request of Gov. Pillen.
Four Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Third Judicial District
LINCOLN, NE – The Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court Judge in the Third Judicial District advanced four names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Ryan N. Decker, Matthew K. Kosmicki, Eddy M. Rodell and Daniel J. Zieg. All candidates are from Lincoln.
Gov. Pillen and Senators React to Strong Showing in Latest BEA Report
LINCOLN, NE – The latest quarterly report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) bodes well for Nebraska and the nation. Nebraska is 4th among states and the District of Columbia for personal income growth, and it is tied for 6th in gross domestic product (GDP) growth – a 5.2% increase. The report covers April, May and June.
Gov. Pillen Submits Letter to Liquor Control Commission Rejecting Proposed Rule Change
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has submitted a letter to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission making clear his rejection of a proposed rule change that would lift the ban on touching by customers in strip clubs that are licensed to sell liquor in Nebraska.
