LINCOLN, NE – As Nebraska students get settled into their classrooms, Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting progress on a program that continues to expand and is creating connections to apprenticeships within the state. Started in Nebraska in 2019 and operated by United Way of the Midlands, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Nebraska has grown from three programs during its inception to 90 for the current school year.
LINCOLN, NE – In accordance with an order issued by President Trump, Governor Jim Pillen is requesting that Nebraskans fly their flags at half-staff for Dolly Parton. Parton died today. She was 80 years old.
Omaha, NE – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, and University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeff Gold highlighted Nebraska's growing role as a national leader in health security, rural health transformation, nutrition, and efforts to improve the health of Nebraskans.
Nebraska is open for business!
Not only do we want homegrown companies to stay, but we also want others to come, plant their roots and grow. For that to happen, we must have a strategic tax incentive policy that supports new venture opportunities. I’ve been clear – we can no longer provide tax breaks to companies that are takers, not givers, and to those that don’t share our values.
OGALLALA, NE — Governor Jim Pillen highlighted state funding resources at a news conference in Ogallala on Wednesday to support critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in Nebraska communities. He was joined by Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) Director Jesse Bradley, Ogallala City Council President Steve Krajewski, and other local representatives.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of 17 members to the state’s newly created Data Center Task Force. Authorized by the Governor’s executive order (EO 26-17) and overseen by the Nebraska Department of Water, Environment and Energy (DWEE), this group will help evaluate the impact of data centers on Nebraska’s water resources, power grids and local infrastructure.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation to mark the start of the 2026-2027 school year, emphasizing the need for safe, supportive classrooms that foster student learning, engagement, and academic growth. During the event, he was joined by parents and students, some of whom experienced their first day back to school today.
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen has announced the resignation of Drew Gonshorowski, director of the Division of Medicaid & Long-Term Care (MLTC) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Gonshorowski, who has served the state since 2024, plans to pursue opportunities on the east coast while being closer to family.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen reissued an executive order extending relief for commercial drivers transporting hay and essential agricultural supplies to areas impacted by recent wildfires and ongoing drought conditions across Nebraska.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement regarding news from the Landcaster County Sheriff’s Office of multiple arrests in connection with massive paid signature fraud:
