LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Governor’s office issued the following update regarding Governor Jim Pillen’s condition:
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Supplemental Update Regarding Gov. Jim Pillen’s Condition and Recovery Following Horseback Riding Accident
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:
Governor Transported to UNMC Following Fall from Horse
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.
Gov. Pillen Announces Awards for 6 Regions, One Nebraska Priority Projects
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced awards for projects in three districts of the state’s 6 Regions, One Nebraska initiative (Southeast, Metro, and Northeast). The announcement took place in Lincoln at the offices of Southeast Nebraska Development District, one of three organizations receiving funds.
Celebrating the National Guard
When you are elected Governor of a state, you take on an awesome responsibility – that of commander-in-chief. It’s not something you get the chance to prepare or train for. It has been an eye-opening experience, in discovering all that our soldiers and airmen do.
Gov. Pillen Talks About Success of Implementing S-EBT and Continued Improvements for 2025
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting achievements of Summer EBT (S-EBT) and has introduced additions to the program, as the state begins enrollment for 2025. These accomplishments and enhancements reflect Nebraska’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of families and promoting long-term well-being for children across the state. During the news conference, Gov. Pillen was joined by CEO Steve Corsi of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Department of… read more
Gov. Pillen Joins Other Republican Governors in Voicing Support for Noem Confirmation as DHS Secretary
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined other Republican governors supporting President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and calling for her swift confirmation. The letter to U.S. Senate leadership cites Noem’s extensive experience addressing the crisis at the southern border, as well as her leadership as governor with broader homeland security challenges:
