Gov. Pillen Signs Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment Package
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed the 2026 mid-biennium budget adjustment package with no line-item vetoes.
Gov. Pillen Appoints Goding as County Court Judge in Ninth Judicial District
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Stacie A. Goding of Grand Island as county court judge in the Ninth Judicial District. That district consists of Buffalo and Hall counties. The vacancy is due to the resignation of Judge Arthur S. Wetzel.
Building a Historic Comeback Story
In the face of fire, Nebraskans – once again – proved our grit and came together to protect life, property, and livestock.
Gov. Pillen Issues New Order Rescinding Burn Ban
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen rescinded his most recently issued burn ban, which clears the way for burn permits to be issued through the authority of local fire chiefs or designated department members. The new executive order (2610) cites a reduction in the potential for drought-related emergencies across the state.
Gov. Pillen Expresses Appreciation and Highlights Conservative State Budget for Nebraskans
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen expressed his appreciation to the Appropriations Committee, Chairman Robert Clements, and the Nebraska Legislature for passing incredibly conservative budget adjustments to balance the state budget and reduce government spending.
Gov. Pillen Announces Date of 2nd Annual Youth Summit, Invites Students to Register
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that the 2026 Governor’s Youth Summit will take place in Kearney, Nebraska at the Younes Conference Center North on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The Youth Summit will coincide with the annual Governor’s Summit. This year marks the second Youth Summit; the inaugural event was held in August 2025.
Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Upon Dismissal of Detention Facility Lawsuit
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen provided the following statement upon dismissal of a lawsuit filed in Red Willow County challenging the authority of the state to enter into a contract with the Department of Homeland Security to utilize the Work Ethic Camp in McCook as a detention facility.
Two Nominees Forwarded for Court of Appeals in the Sixth Judicial District
LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Court of Appeals in the Sixth Judicial District advanced two names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Michael E. Piccolo of North Platte and John P. Rademacher of Kearney.
Five Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District
LINCOLN, NE – The Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District advanced five names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Benjamin D. Borgmann, Beemer; Bradley A. Ewalt, Stanton; Danielle J. Fliam, Lincoln; Chelsey R. Hartner, Madison; and Ted M. Lohrberg, Pierce.
Gov. Pillen Announces Appointment to Racing and Gaming Commission
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Antonio Gomez of Jackson to the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. Members serve four-year terms and are subject to approval by the Legislature.
