LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced 13 appointments to the newly created Commission on Asian-American Affairs.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen encouraged Nebraskans to observe Flag Day as a symbol of hope and inspiration for people in Nebraska, the United States and around the world.

LINCOLN, NE – This morning, Governor Jim Pillen announced an award of $845,767 to support the Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) in Kearney with completion of a multiyear restoration and expansion project. 

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced he is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Nebraska Public Power District Board (NPPD) of Directors. The open position is in Subdivision 4, which includes Lincoln, Hayes, Frontier, Gosper and Red Willow counties.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is accepting applications for director of the Nebraska State Historical Society. This year, the Legislature approved, and the Governor signed LB1169, making the Historical Society a code agency. As with other code agencies, the director is appointed by the Governor and subject to legislative approval.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen traveled Wednesday to Del Rio, Texas, to see troops he deployed to assist in securing America’s southern border. He was joined by Speaker John Arch, Senator Tom Brewer, chairman of the Legislature’s Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, and Major General Craig Strong, Adjutant General for the Nebraska National Guard.

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) encourage Nebraskans to register for the One Nebraska Ag & Economic Development Summit. This year’s event will take place August 7-8, 2024, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued the 2024 Memorial Day Proclamation, calling on Nebraskans to remember the sacrifices of all service men and women and their families. He provided the following statement: 

LINCOLN, NE – For the second time this month, Governor Jim Pillen has received approval of a federal disaster declaration. The latest is for funding to assist with clean up and repairs resulting from a severe winter storm that hit the Panhandle in early April.