LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting system changes made by the Nebraska Department of Revenue (NDOR) to speed up refund timeframes for tax returns by applying new system automations, testing initiatives, and process improvements.
Office Updates
Gov. Pillen Announces Retirement of Crime Commission Executive Director Tuma
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pilen announced the retirement of Executive Director Bryan Tuma of the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. His final day with the agency will be June 5.
Gov. Pillen Announces Departure of Broadband Director Haggerty
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Patrick Haggerty, director of the Broadband Office will be leaving his position with the state. Haggerty’s last day with the agency will be May 1, 2026.
Gov. Pillen Issues New Executive Order for Carriers Hauling Wildfire Supplies
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has signed a new executive order to loosen regulations for commercial motor carriers who are hauling feed and other supplies to those impacted by the state’s recent wildfires.
Gov. Pillen Signs Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment Package
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed the 2026 mid-biennium budget adjustment package with no line-item vetoes.
Gov. Pillen Appoints Goding as County Court Judge in Ninth Judicial District
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Stacie A. Goding of Grand Island as county court judge in the Ninth Judicial District. That district consists of Buffalo and Hall counties. The vacancy is due to the resignation of Judge Arthur S. Wetzel.
Gov. Pillen Issues New Order Rescinding Burn Ban
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen rescinded his most recently issued burn ban, which clears the way for burn permits to be issued through the authority of local fire chiefs or designated department members. The new executive order (2610) cites a reduction in the potential for drought-related emergencies across the state.
Gov. Pillen Expresses Appreciation and Highlights Conservative State Budget for Nebraskans
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen expressed his appreciation to the Appropriations Committee, Chairman Robert Clements, and the Nebraska Legislature for passing incredibly conservative budget adjustments to balance the state budget and reduce government spending.
Gov. Pillen Announces Date of 2nd Annual Youth Summit, Invites Students to Register
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that the 2026 Governor’s Youth Summit will take place in Kearney, Nebraska at the Younes Conference Center North on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The Youth Summit will coincide with the annual Governor’s Summit. This year marks the second Youth Summit; the inaugural event was held in August 2025.
Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Upon Dismissal of Detention Facility Lawsuit
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen provided the following statement upon dismissal of a lawsuit filed in Red Willow County challenging the authority of the state to enter into a contract with the Department of Homeland Security to utilize the Work Ethic Camp in McCook as a detention facility.
