LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is building on his track record of advancing legislation aimed at improving the teaching and learning experience in Nebraska’s schools. This year, he is advocating passage of two separate bills – one that aims to remedy portions of LB705 passed in 2023, and the other, which tackles an issue about which he feels strongly – the ability of students to read.

Lincoln, NE – The Judicial Nominating Commission for District Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District advanced two names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Chelsey R. Hartner of Madison and Ryan J. Stover of Norfolk.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has directed that all U.S. and state flags be flown at half-staff in accordance with a directive from President Donald Trump. The order honors California Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who died Monday at the age of 65. President Trump referred to LaMalfa as a true American patriot and a fantastic representative for Northern California in a post published on Truth Social.

LINCOLN, NE – On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Today, Governor Jim Pillen, First Lady Suzanne, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, members of the Nebraska Semiquincentennial Commission, representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DOR) and the Sons of the American Revolution (SOR), plus event organizers, officially kicked off Nebraska’s participation in America’s Semiquincentennial celebration.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced the appointment of Randall Conroy of Papillion to the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. He fills the vacancy due to the resignation of Tony Fulton.

LINCOLN, NE – Against the backdrop of a KC-135 Stratotanker and an audience that included members of the Nebraska National Guard and the Committee on Pacific Conflict, Governor Jim Pillen announced the publication of the Annual State Threat Assessment. The report is a product of the Committee, which was created through the passage of LB 1300 in 2024. It was the first such committee created among U.S. states.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced his reappointment of Doug Zingula of Crawford, to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Zingula represents District 7 (Panhandle).

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen, a champion for lower taxes, is highlighting the historic income tax cuts set to take effect in January as part of his Administration’s ongoing commitment to reform Nebraska’s tax system. The 2026 income tax rate will fall from 5.2% to 4.55%, with the final stage of the income tax reduction taking effect in 2027, when the rate drops again to 3.99%.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its awards for the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion initiative established under President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts legislation to strengthen and modernize health care in rural communities across the country.

Lincoln, NE – Due to increased demand for heating products across the Midwest and resulting challenges in timely access to heating fuel, Governor Jim Pillen has issued an executive order to provide emergency relief.