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.

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.

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.

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.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued a new series of documents to address ongoing weather conditions and areas that have been impacted by multiple wildfires across the state. Four of the largest fires have collectively burned more than 800,000 acres of land.

LINCOLN, NE -- An initiative launched by Governor Jim Pillen aimed at protecting and preserving Nebraska’s vital water resources, met a milestone today. In March of last year, Gov. Pillen kicked off the first executive-level meeting of the state’s Water Quality and Quantity Task Force, a group consisting of members representing industries, businesses and other relevant expertise. At today’s meeting, the Task Force presented the Governor with a report outlining key recommendations to protect and strengthen Nebraska’s water resources statewide.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District advanced four names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Erin K. Hurley, Michael W. Jensen, Aimee S. Melton and David M. Wear. All four are Omaha residents.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the County Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District advanced two names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Matthew C. Boyle and Stacie A. Goding, both of Grand Island.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after the legislature failed to invoke cloture on LB1071.

BRADY, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and Major General Craig Strong, adjutant general for the Nebraska National Guard, viewed the Cottonwood Fire from the air before meeting with firefighters, ranchers and others affected by the wildfires. The Cottonwood Fire has destroyed 131,259 acres across Dawson, Frontier and Lincoln counties. It is 40% contained.