LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that former Governor Pete Ricketts will be appointed as Nebraska's next U.S. Senator. Governor Pillen and Senator-designate Ricketts were joined by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, Attorney General Mike Hilgers, Secretary of State Bob Evnen, State Treasurer John Murante, and 30 state senators.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen was joined by Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, Attorney General Mike Hilgers, and State Patrol Superintendent Colonel John Bolduc for the signing of a proclamation declaring January "Human Trafficking Awareness Month." The event highlighted Nebraska's efforts in the last year to combat human trafficking in Nebraska including the adoption of a new human trafficking hotline from the State Patrol and the Attorney General's 2022 Human Trafficking Report.

LINCOLN, NE – Tomorrow, Governor Jim Pillen will sign a proclamation declaring January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Nebraska. Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Colonel John Bolduc from the Nebraska State Patrol will make brief remarks, in addition to the Governor.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen announced two hires for his communications team. Laura Strimple will serve as Communications Director. John Gage, who worked alongside Governor Pillen during his campaign, will continue his role as Communications Advisor.

LINCOLN, NE – Due to the vacancy in District 3 for the Board of Regents, Governor Jim Pillen is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy. Prospective applicants can apply through the Governor's Boards and Commissions portal or in writing to the Office of the Governor. Additional information is available at https://governor.nebraska.gov/board-comm-req.

LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced his issuance of an executive order creating a new Broadband Office. The new office will be housed within the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and work under the oversight of NDOT and the Governor's Office. A signed version of the executive order can be found here.

LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Vicki Kramer as the next director of the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

LINCOLN, NE – Due to the vacancy in the office of District 2 Commissioner for the Nebraska Public Service Commission, Governor Jim Pillen is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy. Prospective applicants can apply through the Governor's Boards and Commissions portal or in writing to the Office of the Governor. Additional information is available at https://governor.nebraska.gov/board-comm-req.

LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Governor-elect Jim Pillen issued the following statement congratulating Senator John Arch on being elected as the Legislature's next Speaker.

LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Governor-elect Jim Pillen announced Moe Jamshidi will become the interim Director of the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) effective January 5, 2023. Jamshidi currently serves as the deputy director for operations at NDOT.