LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Pillen announced his appointment of Senator Tom Briese as state treasurer. Briese will assume the duties of the office on Nov. 1. He will complete the remaining term of John Murante, who will become director of the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems (NPERS).

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is wrapping up the first leg of his current trade mission to South Korea and Japan. He, and other members of the delegation, are traveling to Tokyo, the second leg of their trip. The group arrived in Seoul on Tuesday, Sept. 5, kicking off a full slate of meetings and events that will continue through Tuesday, Sept. 12.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day, September 11, 2023. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on that date.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen will lead a delegation to South Korea and Japan aimed at growing trade opportunities that will benefit Nebraska. The group will have multiple stops scheduled in both countries during the week-long visit, starting Monday, September 4. Other members of the team include Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton, ag-related businesses, and representatives from state government.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed an Executive Order establishing the Women’s Bill of Rights. Gov. Pillen is the second U.S. Governor to sign such an order, declaring the biological definition of male and female.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Pillen announced he is accepting applications for the constitutional office of Nebraska State Treasure. Treasurer John Murante officially submitted his resignation letter to Gov. Pillen, effective end of the day on September 18.  Murante has accepted the position of director of the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems (NPERS).

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird in announcing the new agreed upon site for the state’s new 1,512-bed correctional facility. The property, approximately 300 acres, is located north of I-80 adjacent to 70^th Street. In exchange, the state will relinquish property it had previously contracted at 112^th and Adams.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement regarding the submission of signatures by Support Our Schools Nebraska  to prevent LB753, the Opportunity Scholarship Act, from becoming law.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that his office, and offices belonging to support staff, have been moved to accommodate ongoing upgrades to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system at the State Capitol. The move affects offices on the second floor, where the Governor is located, as well as the first floor. The offices are located on the northeast side of the building and are considered part of phase four of the HVAC project.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that 61 soldiers deployed to the southern border will return to Nebraska on Friday, Sept. 1. Members of the Nebraska Army National Guard have been in Texas since Aug. 2. Gov. Pillen joined Adjutant General Craig Strong for an in-person visit with the troops on Aug. 21.