LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen and Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly say they are encouraged that the pursuit for justice for Sarah Root and her family is taking another significant step forward.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen declared a state of emergency for more than 20 counties impacted by this week’s winter storm.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is partnering with the Department of Agriculture (NDA) in providing Nebraskans with information about the appearance of avian influenza in wild birds this time of year. 

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement regarding LB89, the Stand With Women Act, introduced by Senator Kathleen Kauth at his request.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is providing an update on the statewide damage assessment in the aftermath of Wednesday’s blizzard. Emergency managers continue to collect information to determine any local needs. Additionally, the Governor’s office has been in constant contact with leadership  from the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and continues to receive updates on needs and progress made toward storm restoration.

LINCOLN, NE – The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Court of Appeals in the Fourth Judicial District provided the following two names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: PaTricia A. Freeman and George A. Thompson, both of Papillion. This district consists of portions of Douglas and Sarpy counties.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s U.S. Department of Education executive order. He was invited to the White House and attended the signing ceremony.

LINCOLN, NE – A day of wild winter weather has resulted in school and event cancellations, snow-packed roads, blizzard conditions, power outages, downed trees and other challenges across the state.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Ryan M. Lindberg of Omaha as the district court judge in the Fourth Judicial District.