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.

Gov. Pillen Announces and Encourages Use of AI Chatbot on State Website, Nebraska.gov

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced the addition of a new feature on the state’s primary website – a resident-assistance chatbot. The Nebraska Navigator as it is known, went live on Sept. 1. Installation on the newly designed website marks the second phase of the AI chatbot project, which began as a pilot involving the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Gov. Pillen Hosts USDA Secretary Rollins for Nebraska Cattle Industry Roundtable

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Monday evening for a roundtable discussion with Nebraska cattle producers to address key economic and environmental challenges facing the cattle industry. The event followed a visit by the USDA Secretary to the Nebraska State Fair where she announced a platform of initiatives aimed at addressing beef prices for consumers, expanding the nation’s cattle herd, as well as processing capacity.

Gov. Pillen Announces IRS Tax Relief for Fire and Storm Impacted Residents/Businesses

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced the approved postponement of tax filings and payments for individuals and businesses in parts of Nebraska that were impacted by wildfires and storms beginning on March 12, 2026. The issuance of tax relief by the IRS applies to five separate state disaster declarations. As a result, affected individuals and businesses now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file returns and pay any taxes that were originally due during that time.

Gov. Pillen Joins Rollins and Kennedy Pledging Healthier Meals for School Kids

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Jim Pillen, a strong advocate of reforming America’s diet and food choices, today pledged his support for providing healthier meal options to Nebraska students. He joined federal and state officials, children and others at the U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters in Washington D.C. in explaining the goals of the pledge as well as additional objectives included in the USDA’s Harvest to Hallways program.

Nebraska’s Growing Role in Health Initiatives Highlighted During Visit by HHS Secretary Kennedy

Omaha, NE – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, and University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeff Gold highlighted Nebraska's growing role as a national leader in health security, rural health transformation, nutrition, and efforts to improve the health of Nebraskans.

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Governor Pillen Highlights State Resources Supporting Ogallala’s Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements

OGALLALA, NE — Governor Jim Pillen highlighted state funding resources at a news conference in Ogallala on Wednesday to support critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in Nebraska communities. He was joined by Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) Director Jesse Bradley, Ogallala City Council President Steve Krajewski, and other local representatives.