LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen hosted Consul General Yinam Cohen at a news conference recognizing the 75^th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel. Governor Pillen was also joined by business and community leaders from across the state who talked about the importance of the special relationship between Nebraska and Israel along with the contributions of Nebraska's Jewish community.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has appointed K.C. Belitz to be the next director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED). Belitz, who is currently the chief operating officer for the Nebraska Community Foundation, will assume his new role on July 5.

LINCOLN – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued Executive Order 23-10 to provide emergency relief in response to regional fuel shortages. The order temporarily allows drivers to work extended hours to haul gasoline or gasoline blends, diesel, fuel oil, ethanol, propane, and biodiesel.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB562 into law. The legislation contains provisions to increase consumer access to E15 fuel in the state, boost higher blend ethanol tax credits, improve the NextGen program and cut red tape for food trucks.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement regarding the end of the 2023 legislative session.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement regarding the NSEA filing a petition to repeal the Opportunity Scholarships Act.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB243 and LB754 into law. Governor Pillen was joined at the event by state senators, business and ag groups.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB753 (Opportunity Scholarships Act) – the first school choice bill in Nebraska's history to be signed into law. Governor Pillen was joined at the event by state senators, school choice advocacy representatives, and students.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following Memorial Day statement.