LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that all U.S. and state flags should be flown at half-staff tomorrow, September 11, in recognition of Patriot Day. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks, killing 2,977 Americans.

OMAHA, NE – On Wednesday, Governor Jim Pillen hosted a ceremonial bill signing for LB 1091, designed to protect and streamline specialized medical coverage for vulnerable patients. The event was hosted at Quality Living, Inc., which provides world-class rehabilitation and care to people from across the U.S. as well as Nebraska. Participants at the event included Senator Elliot Bostar, QLI board and staff members, representatives from Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals and Ambassador Health, and clients from QLI.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has directed the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) to modify routes that will allow for expedited travel into downtown Lincoln for Saturday’s Husker football game. Working in conjunction with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), NDOT is adjusting roadway access to help motorists contend with ongoing construction projects.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Fred Hoiberg, head coach of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s men’s basketball team, will give a keynote address at the 2026 Governor’s Summit. Coach Hoiberg joins Ben Sasse as a headline speaker for the Summit, which will take place September 28-29 in Kearney. Coach Hoiberg is scheduled to speak on Tuesday afternoon, September 29th.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen, Secretary of State Bob Evnen, and county election officials stood side-by-side to address recent investigations into ballot petition efforts. In addition to discussing how fraudulent signatures were uncovered, they also discussed potential measures for ensuring that signature gathering is made more secure going forward.

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.

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).

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.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced appointments made to boards and commissions from May 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska as a U.S. senator from 2015-2023, will headline the 2026 Governor’s Summit on September 29, 2026 in Kearney.