LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued his veto of LB 1256. In his veto letter to the Legislature, Gov. Pillen expressed his objection to aspects of the bill that would allow counties, cities and villages to reclassify certain types of services and then exceed property tax caps for those purposes.
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting system changes made by the Nebraska Department of Revenue (NDOR) to speed up refund timeframes for tax returns by applying new system automations, testing initiatives, and process improvements.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pilen announced the retirement of Executive Director Bryan Tuma of the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. His final day with the agency will be June 5.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Patrick Haggerty, director of the Broadband Office will be leaving his position with the state. Haggerty’s last day with the agency will be May 1, 2026.
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has signed a new executive order to loosen regulations for commercial motor carriers who are hauling feed and other supplies to those impacted by the state’s recent wildfires.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed the 2026 mid-biennium budget adjustment package with no line-item vetoes.
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.
In the face of fire, Nebraskans – once again – proved our grit and came together to protect life, property, and livestock.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen rescinded his most recently issued burn ban, which clears the way for burn permits to be issued through the authority of local fire chiefs or designated department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.
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.
