LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued a new executive order to help meet fuel supply demands. Shortages have been reported by customers and retailers across the state for a variety of fuel types. Haulers have found themselves having to travel further distances to secure supplies and make those deliveries.
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.
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.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined with Vice President JD Vance and other officials in a pledge to fight fraud. The Pledge to Protect Americans from Fraud is part of the Trump Administration’s ongoing federal ‘war on fraud’ enacted earlier this year.
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.
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.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an emergency proclamation following a cyber security incident impacting Lincoln County and the city of North Platte. The proclamation authorizes the adjutant general to deploy the Nebraska National Guard Cyber Protection Team to support local jurisdictions.
LINCOLN, NE – The latest economic momentum report highlights why Nebraska is open for business. Nebraska’s economic vitality is in the top tier of states, placing 5th in the Index of State Economic Momentum.
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.
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has declared an emergency for southeast Nebraska in the aftermath of heavy rain and severe flooding. Record setting rainfall amounts were reported across the region, in some areas resulting in the rescue of stranded motorists from flooded roadways.
