2024 Recap: Kids, Taxes, Agriculture & Values
2024 was an excellent year for Nebraska. We stood strong for property tax relief, took steps to grow agricultural production, and protected our children and values.
Gov. Pillen Announces Jewel Rodgers as Nebraska State Poet
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen designated Jewel Rodgers of Omaha as Nebraska’s new state poet. Her work, along with that from three other finalists, was advanced to the Governor for his review and selection. In her letter of consideration, Rodgers said she hoped to use her role as state poet to expand on her experiences using the spoken word to make poetry accessible and relevant to all Nebraskans.
Gov. Pillen Appoints Jason Bergevin as Associate Justice to the Nebraska Supreme Court
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of the Honorable Jason M. Bergevin of Columbus as an associate justice to the Nebraska Supreme Court representing the Fifth Judicial District.
Governor Jim Pillen Appoints Interim Commissioner of NDOL
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Katie Thurber as the interim commissioner for the Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL). Thurber’s interim appointment begins immediately. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Commissioner John Albin, who left earlier this month.
Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Death of Former President Carter; Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for 30 Days
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued a statement and direction to Nebraskans to fly flags at half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter. Carter, the longest living U.S. president at 100 years of age, died today. Gov. Pillen said:
Gov. Pillen to be Discharged from Hospital Today
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen will be discharged today from Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, where he has received treatment for injuries resulting from a horse-riding accident. He will continue his recovery at the Governor’s Residence and plans to resume his office activities next week.
Update Regarding Governor Jim Pillen’s Rib Fixation Surgery
LINCOLN, NE – The Governor’s office issued the following update regarding the rib fixation surgery performed on Governor Jim Pillen Wednesday at Nebraska Medicine:
Supplemental Update Regarding Governor Jim Pillen’s Condition and Recovery Following Horseback Riding Accident
LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Governor’s office issued the following update regarding Governor Jim Pillen’s condition:
Supplemental Update Regarding Gov. Jim Pillen’s Condition and Recovery Following Horseback Riding Accident
LINCOLN, NE – Following a news conference during which Dr. Charity Evans, chief of trauma for Nebraska Medicine and Dr. Hillman Terzian, a trauma surgeon at Nebraska Medicine, updated media regarding Governor Jim Pillen’s medical status and recovery, the Governor’s office issued the following statement with further updates regarding his care:
