LINCOLN, NE – Following a phone call with Governor Pillen, President Donald J. Trump approved the distribution of $15 million in funding to support recovery efforts from a summer storm system that resulted in extremely strong winds and flash flooding. The Aug. 8-10 event caused extensive damage to schools and public facilities. Public power infrastructure took the hardest hit.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen appointed Richard P. McGowan of Omaha as district court judge in the Fourth Judicial District. That district consists of Douglas County.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen appointed Ryan N. Decker as county court judge in the Third Judicial District. That district consists of Lancaster County.
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.
This country is the greatest in the history of the world – free, strong, resilient, a land of unending opportunity. The American people are blessed beyond measure, but the brazen, public assassination of Charlie Kirk just over a month ago knocked all of us back onto our heels.
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.
