LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is providing an update on progress made at the Work Ethic Camp in McCook, which will allow the facility to be utilized for the detention of illegal detainees in support of ongoing efforts by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE.
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Gov. Pillen to Lead Trade Mission to Israel
LINCOLN, NE – Next week, Governor Jim Pillen will lead a trade mission to Israel. The state delegation includes representatives from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development; Jewish Federation of Omaha; and Nebraska’s agricultural equipment manufacturing, food manufacturing, and professional service industries. The mission will take place from October 27-30.
President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for August 8-10 Storms
LINCOLN, NE – Following a phone call with Governor Pillen, President Donald J. Trump approved the distribution of $15 million in funding to support recovery efforts from a summer storm system that resulted in extremely strong winds and flash flooding. The Aug. 8-10 event caused extensive damage to schools and public facilities. Public power infrastructure took the hardest hit.
Governor Pillen Appoints McGowan as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen appointed Richard P. McGowan of Omaha as district court judge in the Fourth Judicial District. That district consists of Douglas County.
Governor Pillen Appoints Decker as County Court Judge in the Third Judicial District
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen appointed Ryan N. Decker as county court judge in the Third Judicial District. That district consists of Lancaster County.
Nebraska Publishes Contract with ICE to use Work Ethic Camp as ICE Detention Facility
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the state has published a contract with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to utilize the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) in McCook as a federal detention center for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It’s anticipated that the center, known as the Cornhusker Clink, managed by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS), will be prepared to accept detainees prior to Nov. 1, at a base monthly payment of $2.4 million… read more
Judicial Nominating Commission Advances Names for Consideration as Supreme Court Associate Justice
LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Second District of the Nebraska Supreme Court advanced Patrick Guinan and Derek Vaughn to Governor Jim Pillen for his consideration. They are both from Omaha.
