LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has sent a request to President Donald J. Trump asking for a major disaster declaration resulting from the winter storm that hit the state March 18 and 19. Twenty-seven counties have met damage assessments making them eligible for a federal declaration request. So far, damage estimates have exceeded $64.8 million. The bulk of those costs are due to utility repairs.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of PaTricia A. Freeman of Papillion to the Court of Appeals in the Fourth Judicial District. The district includes portions of Douglas and Sarpy counties.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen hosted a news conference and bill signing for LB168, the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act. Calling the bill a critical part of healthcare, especially for hospitals in rural communities, Gov. Pillen expressed his appreciation for the work of senators, hospitals and others to get the legislation to his desk.

LINCOLN, NE – Tuesday, Governor Jim Pillen congratulated recipients of the annual Business Awards presented by the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC).

LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen today offered the following statement regarding the Legislature’s failure to end a filibuster to reach a fair up-or-down vote on LB3, which would restore Winner-Take-All to Nebraska’s electoral college vote allocation and unify our voice in presidential elections:

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has joined 21 other Republican governors in thanking President Trump for his support of the U.S. Senate’s amendment to the House Budget Resolution. In a letter issued today, the group stated their appreciation to the President, saying in part:

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement ahead of Legislature’s anticipated first-round debate on LB3, which would restore Winner-Take-All to the allocation of Nebraska’s electoral college votes in presidential elections:

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Liberation Day announcement of his fair-trade plan.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen provided the statement below concerning the passing of WWII veteran Harry Lynn. Lynn, of Scottsbluff, was recognized by the Governor on March 10, with a medal representing the end of the war 80 years ago. Gov. Pillen has been actively distributing the specially designed medals in ceremonies across the state, in conjunction with the Nebraska Department of Veteran’s Affairs (NDVA).

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is accepting applications to fill the position of Sarpy County Election Commissioner. The vacancy is due to the resignation of Emily Ethington who has led that office since 2021.