Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Passing of Friend, Former Senator Rupp

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen released a statement on the passing of former state senator and friend Lee Rupp. Rupp, who was born near Monroe, died Sept. 20 in Columbus. Following a career with Nebraska Game and Parks, he ran for and won the seat representing District 22. His term began in 1982. Rupp left the Legislature in 1989, becoming the director of government relations for the University of Nebraska.

Best Metro for Young Homeowners

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Statistic Title
Best Metro for Young Homeowners (Omaha)
Statistic Description

ConsumerAffairs analyzed data from 100 of the most populous U.S. metro areas to identify the most accessible places for young homeowners.

The analysis focused on two key indicators, each weighed equally:

  • The homeownership rate for individuals under age 35, using the latest available data from the U.S. Census Bureau (2022)
  • The share of home purchase loans taken out by applicants under 35, based on 2023 data from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC)

Metro Omaha ranked #1.

Statistic Number
1
Rank
Top ten green circle
Source

Consumer Affairs, July 2025

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.