LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the state has published a contract with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to utilize the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) in McCook as a federal detention center for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It’s anticipated that the center, known as the Cornhusker Clink, managed by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS), will be prepared to accept detainees prior to Nov. 1, at a base monthly payment of $2.4 million.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Second District of the Nebraska Supreme Court advanced Patrick Guinan and Derek Vaughn to Governor Jim Pillen for his consideration. They are both from Omaha.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order at Northeast Community College launching the Good Life, Great Careers Initiative as part of Manufacturing Month in Nebraska. The new initiative aims to establish clear pathways for Nebraskans, especially youth, to access thriving and stable careers.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is applauding the important action announced today by Attorney General Mike Hilgers — a lawsuit that aims to stop the closure of coal energy generation at Omaha Public Power District’s (OPPD) North Omaha Station. Filing this lawsuit comes at a pivotal time for preserving and expanding energy production – not only in Nebraska, but across the United States.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen says the state’s property tax crisis needs to be addressed in the upcoming 60-day legislative session. That discussion, plus his thoughts on eliminating the state’s inheritance tax were part of an interview for the Platte Institute’s Nebraskanomics podcast hosted by Jim Vokal.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Doug Hohbein as Nebraska state fire marshal. Hohbein has been serving in an interim role since the resignation of Scott Cordes in early March. He has been with the agency since 1985. Hohbein’s appointment is effective immediately.

LINCOLN, NE –- Governor Jim Pillen provided a statement on the second anniversary of the terror attack by Hamas on Israel, in which twelve hundred innocent people were killed and around 250 were taken hostage during the invasion.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen and First Lady Suzanne are extending their thoughts and prayers to the Omaha police officer who was shot in the line of duty early this morning. The injured officer has not been identified but is reported to be in stable condition and is expected to survive. At a news conference this morning, Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer said the injured man was a 15-year veteran of the department.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of James M. Buchanan of Omaha as county court judge in the Second Judicial District. That district consists of Cass, Sarpy and Otoe counties.