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.
LINCOLN, NE -- As the Nebraska Legislature continues its work to finalize a balanced budget for the 2025-2027 biennium, our offices write to express our collective opposition to the salary increases proposed for our respective offices within AM 2640 to LB 1210.
Lincoln, NE – Due to the Nebraska wildfires that have severely impacted livestock feed and supplies within the state of Nebraska, Governor Jim Pillen has issued an executive order to provide emergency relief.
KEITH COUNTY, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen provided an update on operations following an aerial tour of wildfires burning across Nebraska. He was joined in the briefing at the Keith County Fairgrounds by U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts and U.S. Representative Adrian Smith. Lt. Colonel Scott Henrickson, chief of the joint staff for the Nebraska National Guard also spoke, providing an update on personnel and equipment deployed by the Nebraska National Guard to support local firefighters
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a statewide burn ban, to help reduce the potential for additional wildfires in Nebraska. Dry and windy conditions have caused the spread of significant fires in the central and western parts of the state. Earlier today, Gov. Pillen issued an emergency proclamation activating the deployment of state resources to help combat fires, including the use of aircraft and personnel from the Nebraska National Guard.
