LINCOLN, NE – Yesterday, Governor Jim Pillen and Senator Merv Riepe unveiled LB 556, a juvenile justice reform bill the senator introduced at the request of the Governor. Several state senators, county attorneys, and Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson were at the unveiling. LB 556 comes after a dramatic rise in youth crime since 2017. In Douglas County alone, the increase in juvenile re-offenders has increased 1700% since then.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement offering prayers for President Trump’s success, praising Day One executive actions and pledging state support for immigration and border plans.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of upholding a law that bans TikTok beginning Sunday, unless it is sold by its China-based parent company, due to national security risks posed by its ties to China.

LINCOLN, NE -- Doubling down on efforts to ‘clean out the closets’ and create efficiencies across state government, Governor Jim Pillen expressed appreciation to Speaker of the Legislature John Arch for introducing LB346 on his behalf.  The measure will terminate or reassign the duties of over 40 different boards, commissions, committees, or councils.

LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement on the passing of 19-year-old Jack Hoffman:

“Jack inspired millions and won the hearts of people around the world. The touchdown run in Memorial Stadium is one of the best moments in all of Husker football history and it helped launch an important mission to raise funds and find a cure for pediatric brain cancer. Suzanne and I mourn with the Hoffman’s, and we join Nebraskans in sending prayers to their family.”

LINCOLN, NE -- President Kelly, Speaker Arch, members of the 109th Legislature, tribal leaders, fellow Nebraskans.

What a time of promise and opportunity for our state and nation.

What a tremendous moment for those of us who have been blessed with the privilege to serve our fellow citizens in public office.

I am as grateful today for that privilege as I was when I stood in this chamber just over two years ago and swore to uphold our Constitution—and I am more invigorated than ever before.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and state senators presented three bills critical to preserving and protecting agriculture in Nebraska.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that flags at the State Capitol and all other state buildings will be raised to full staff on Monday, Jan. 20 for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Lincoln, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined Attorney General Mike Hilgers and state senators to speak on four bills which will be introduced to protect children from online abuse and the addictive nature of phone apps and online services. These four bills are being introduced at the request of the Governor.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement concerning recent action by the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC), including the election of new leadership.