Gov. Pillen Highlights Program to Help Farmers Improve and Protect Water

WEST POINT, NE –- Today, Governor Jim Pillen highlighted one of the opportunities in Nebraska’s ONE RED initiative: the ONE RED Ag Data Bank and Grants Program. He shared details of the program at a news conference held on farmer Scott Knobbe’s property near West Point and was joined by Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) Director Jesse Bradley and Nebraska Corn Board Director of Innovation and Stewardship Rachael Whitehair.

Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order Establishing Statewide Public Safety Communications Task Force

NORTH PLATTE, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order at North Platte Fire Station 3 establishing the Statewide Public Safety Communications Task Force. The whole-of-government initiative is charged with conducting a top-to-bottom evaluation of Nebraska’s public safety communications ecosystem and delivering actionable recommendations to the Governor’s Office within 60 days.

Gov. Pillen Welcomes Dr. Oz for Update on Successful Implementation of $177 million in RHTP Funding

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen welcomed Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the USDHHS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to Nebraska for an update on the successful implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Nebraska has awarded more than $177 million, delivering critical investments into local communities that strengthen and modernize rural healthcare while boosting rural economies across the state.

Governor Pillen Signs Executive Order Restricting TANF Funds from Inappropriate and Nonessential Purchases

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an Executive Order (EO) directing the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to submit a State Plan Amendment to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The amendment will strengthen restrictions on how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) cash benefits may be used, ensuring taxpayer resources are spent only on essential needs.

Gov. Pillen Thanks Trump for Presidential Executive Order to Lower Diesel Prices

GRAND ISLAND, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is thanking President Donald Trump for taking action to ensure that heartland farmers receive even more relief at the pumps. The President signed an executive order at his much-anticipated rally in Grand Island tonight to further address rising diesel prices and assist farmers during their busy fall harvest.