Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to Boards & Commissions
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is announcing the appointments made to boards and commissions from January 1, 2024 through May 31, 2024.
Doing the People’s Work: Property Tax Reform
Over the past few weeks, Nebraskans across the state have begun receiving their property valuation notices. The common reaction to those statements can be summed up in one word -- outrage. One Nebraskan recently interviewed for a news story had the perfect reaction to the question “what goes through your head when viewing your property tax valuations?” Her response: “I can’t say that on TV.” She is not alone. Countless Nebraskans are in disbelief when they see the recent increases in their home values.
Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to New Commission on Asian-American Affairs
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced 13 appointments to the newly created Commission on Asian-American Affairs.
Governor Pillen Encourages Nebraskans to Observe Flag Day
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen encouraged Nebraskans to observe Flag Day as a symbol of hope and inspiration for people in Nebraska, the United States and around the world.
Gov. Pillen Announces Additional State Funding for Museum of Nebraska Art’s Renovation and Expansion
LINCOLN, NE – This morning, Governor Jim Pillen announced an award of $845,767 to support the Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) in Kearney with completion of a multiyear restoration and expansion project.
Governor Pillen Seeks Applicants for NPPD Board
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced he is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Nebraska Public Power District Board (NPPD) of Directors. The open position is in Subdivision 4, which includes Lincoln, Hayes, Frontier, Gosper and Red Willow counties.
Governor Pillen Seeks Applicants for Director of Nebraska State Historical Society
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is accepting applications for director of the Nebraska State Historical Society. This year, the Legislature approved, and the Governor signed LB1169, making the Historical Society a code agency. As with other code agencies, the director is appointed by the Governor and subject to legislative approval.
Gov. Pillen and Senators Visit Deployed Troops at Border
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen traveled Wednesday to Del Rio, Texas, to see troops he deployed to assist in securing America’s southern border. He was joined by Speaker John Arch, Senator Tom Brewer, chairman of the Legislature’s Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, and Major General Craig Strong, Adjutant General for the Nebraska National Guard.
Gov. Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the One Nebraska Ag & Economic Development Summit, Headlined by Husker AD Troy Dannen
LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) encourage Nebraskans to register for the One Nebraska Ag & Economic Development Summit. This year’s event will take place August 7-8, 2024, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney.
Gov. Pillen Issues Memorial Day Proclamation & Statement
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued the 2024 Memorial Day Proclamation, calling on Nebraskans to remember the sacrifices of all service men and women and their families. He provided the following statement:
