LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the deployment of more than 60 Nebraska Army National Guard soldiers to the Texas border in support of Operation Lone Star. The group will depart on Wednesday, Aug. 2 and will return home in early September. The soldiers are tasked with providing additional observation and reporting near the border, which will assist agencies that are conducting security and law enforcement efforts.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen recognized veterans of the Korean War, with a signed proclamation and the presentation of challenge coins. He was joined by Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert, Nebraska National Guard Adjutant General Craig W. Strong and Nebraska Chapter President Dan Ryberg of the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA).

LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District (Douglas County) provided the following four names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Grant Forsberg, Joseph Kehm, Ryan Lindberg, and Derek Vaughn. All four are from Omaha.

LINCOLN, NE – Flanked by teachers and school superintendents, Governor Jim Pillen hosted a Back to School news conference to highlight the historic investment into Nebraska’s public education system during the past legislative session.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen announced the membership of a new working group that will examine property valuations in Nebraska.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Bryan McQuay of Alma as a county court judge in the Ninth Judicial District of Nebraska. That district includes Hall and Buffalo counties.

Lincoln, NE – Reflecting on his recent trade mission, Governor Jim Pillen said Vietnam offers significant potential for doing even more business with Nebraska. The Governor led a delegation of more than 20 including government, business and educational representatives during a week-long visit that culminated with Gov. Pillen meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Chris Langemeier to fill a vacancy on the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) Board of Directors. Langemeier will represent Subdivision 11, which covers counties in the northeastern area of the state.

LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced two interim leadership appointments at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

LINCOLN, NE – With a deadline drawing near, Governor Jim Pillen is reminding Nebraskans about the value of participating in the upcoming Governor’s Ag and Economic Development Summit. Registrations must be submitted by the end of business on Friday, July 21. The Summit is put on in collaboration with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA). The event will take place August 8-9, 2023, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney.