LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has requested a federal disaster declaration due to severe flooding that occurred Sept. 30 through Oct. 6. The request for public assistance applies to the following counties: Douglas, Fillmore, Lancaster, Saline, Sarpy, Saunders, Seward and Thayer.

FREMONT, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen touted investments to Nebraska’s energy grid during a news conference with Assistant Secretary Katie Jereza of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity. In addition to announcing additional federal funding resources, Gov. Pillen and Asst. Sec. Jereza joined Director Jesse Bradley of the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) and Fremont Mayor Dev Sookram in recognizing local projects that benefited through the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant program.

PLATTSMOUTH, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen recognized Plattsmouth for its efforts in improving water infrastructure for its residents. Speaking at the Plattsmouth Public Library, the Governor was joined by Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) Director Jesse Bradley, NEMA Recovery Section Administrator Donny Christensen, and Plattsmouth Mayor R. Paul Lambert.

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.