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Gov. Pillen Releases Statement After Death of Former State Sen. Schmit

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement following the death of former State Senator Loran Schmit.

Two Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Second Judicial District

LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court Judge in the Second Judicial District advanced James M. Buchanan and Patrick R. Runge for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen. They are both from Omaha.

Gov. Pillen Signs $20 Million Property Tax Relief Executive Order

LINCOLN, NE, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has signed Executive Order 25-13, the latest action in his Administration’s ongoing efforts to provide meaningful property tax relief to Nebraska families.

Applications Accepted for State Racing and Gaming Commission Vacancy

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the State Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC). The vacancy is due to the resignation of Tony Fulton, who has served on the commission since June 2021, as an at-large representative in District 1.

Gov. Pillen Addresses Memorandum of Understanding Executed by Nebraska Secretary of State with the Government of the Republic of Kenya

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen’s office is addressing the memorandum of understanding (MOU) entered into between Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen and the Government of the Republic of Kenya.

Gov. Pillen Administration Releases Letter Regarding Democrats Interim Study

LINCOLN, NE – In a letter to Senator Terrell McKinney, chair of the Urban Affairs Committee, Kenny Zoeller, director of the Governor’s Policy Research Office, informed the senator that Gov. Pillen’s Administration will not be participating in the Urban Affairs Committee interim study on Friday, September 12, citing committee jurisdiction issues.

Gov. Pillen Reacts to Shooting Death of Charlie Kirk; Nebraskans Asked to Fly Flags at Half-Staff

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in reaction to the death of 31-year-old Charlie Kirk. Kirk, a conservative commentator, activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while taking part in an event at Utah Valley University earlier today.