Breakout Sessions and Speakers, Lunch Panel Announced for 2026 Governor’s Summit in Kearney

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen invites Nebraskans to register for the 2026 Governor’s Summit, featuring keynote speakers Ben Sasse and Fred Hoiberg. The event will take place September 28-29 at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney. Breakout session topics and speakers—along with a lunch panel—have been announced for Tuesday, Sept. 29, the main day of the event. Breakout session information is listed on the Governor’s Summit agenda at govsummit.nebraska.gov/agenda.

Gov. Pillen Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for LB 1091 to Expand Access to Specialized Healthcare

OMAHA, NE – On Wednesday, Governor Jim Pillen hosted a ceremonial bill signing for LB 1091, designed to protect and streamline specialized medical coverage for vulnerable patients. The event was hosted at Quality Living, Inc., which provides world-class rehabilitation and care to people from across the U.S. as well as Nebraska. Participants at the event included Senator Elliot Bostar, QLI board and staff members, representatives from Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals and Ambassador Health, and clients from QLI.

Gov. Pillen Announces Routes to Expedite Husker Game Travel

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has directed the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) to modify routes that will allow for expedited travel into downtown Lincoln for Saturday’s Husker football game. Working in conjunction with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), NDOT is adjusting roadway access to help motorists contend with ongoing construction projects.

Husker Coach Fred Hoiberg Announced as Second Keynote for Governor’s Summit

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Fred Hoiberg, head coach of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s men’s basketball team, will give a keynote address at the 2026 Governor’s Summit. Coach Hoiberg joins Ben Sasse as a headline speaker for the Summit, which will take place September 28-29 in Kearney. Coach Hoiberg is scheduled to speak on Tuesday afternoon, September 29th.

Governor, Secretary of State and Election Officials Host News Conference on Ballot Petition Process

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen, Secretary of State Bob Evnen, and county election officials stood side-by-side to address recent investigations into ballot petition efforts. In addition to discussing how fraudulent signatures were uncovered, they also discussed potential measures for ensuring that signature gathering is made more secure going forward.

Gov. Pillen Highlights Plainview’s Effort to Improve Drinking Water Infrastructure

PLAINVIEW, NE — Plainview is the second community in Nebraska to be recognized by Governor Jim Pillen for its efforts in improving water infrastructure for residents. He was joined by Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) Director Jesse Bradley at a news conference highlighting the use of state funding resources to support critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements across the state.