LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced the hiring of Jacy Schafer as his deputy communications director.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the County Court Judge for the Sixth Judicial District (Burt, Cedar, Dakota, Dixon, Dodge, Thurston and Washington Counties) provided the following four names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Sara Bauer, Fremont, NE; Luke Henderson, Norfolk, NE; Louvontree Hunter, Dakota City, NE; and Patrick Runge, Omaha, NE.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Pillen had a phone call with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week to inform him of livestock losses recently experienced by cattle producers. The combination of extreme temperatures, high humidity and lack of air movement over the course of several days impacted cattle feeders in the east central region of the state. Gov. Pillen is requesting Sec. Vilsack’s help in ensuring producers receive timely and appropriate federal support through existing disaster assistance programs such as the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP).

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.