LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB276, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Act into law. Governor Pillen was joined by LB276 author Senator Anna Wishart, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) CEO Dannette R. Smith, Former State Senator Annette Dubas, and CenterPointe President Topher Hansen.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced he has signed the 2023-2025 Biennium budget and issued line item vetos.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced he has authorized the deployment of 10 state troopers to the Texas border effective immediately. The deployment comes in response to a request for assistance from the state of Texas, and follows Governor Pillen's promise to back Texas and Governor Greg Abbott in their fight to protect the southern border from illegal immigrants and dangerous drugs entering the country. Texas has accepted Nebraska's Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) offer for support from the Nebraska State Patrol.
The passage of LB574 marked an historic day for the state of Nebraska. This legislation, which had the support of 33 senators, sent a clear message that Nebraskans are united in providing protections for our children, born and unborn, so they may have brighter and promising future.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen, joined by over 30 senators, signed LB574 into law. The bill includes a 12-week abortion ban, which takes effect immediately, and includes regulation of puberty blockers for minors and a ban on gender-altering surgeries for minors, which both take effect on October 1.
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in response to state senators passing LB574:
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in response to state senators passing LB276:
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen joined with Republican Governors in extending support to Texas and Governor Greg Abbott during the unprecedented border crisis. The Governors released the following statement:
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Pillen issued the following statement in response to state senators advancing LB574:
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is urging Nebraskans to submit nominations for ServeNebraska's ninth annual Step Forward Awards. The Step Forward Awards are the most prestigious awards given to volunteers in Nebraska and celebrate those who go above and beyond to serve their community. Award recipients will be selected by the Governor and honored at the 2023 Step Forward Awards ceremony in the fall. Businesses, civic clubs, schools, and other organizations are encouraged to submit the names of individuals they wish to recognize for their efforts. Nominations must be submitted by July 1, 2023.
