LINCOLN, NE – To help facilitate additional deliveries of feed and supplies to ranchers in areas destroyed by recent wildfires, Governor Jim Pillen is re-issuing an executive order for commercial motor carriers. The order relaxes hours of service, load and weight limits, as well as other regulations. It will expire May 14.
Office Updates
Gov. Pillen Holds First-Ever Open Media Cabinet Meeting
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen hosted a first-ever open cabinet meeting for members of the media. Held in the Governor’s Hearing Room and streamed live, the session focused on core areas of his administration: taxes, kids, agriculture and Nebraska values. Agency leaders detailed operational successes, those achieved during the current legislative session and since Gov. Pillen first entered office.
Gov. Pillen Puts National Guard on Active-Duty Status to Respond to Potential Fires
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued a proclamation to ensure that Nebraska National Guard resources are ready and available to respond to wildfires, should they be needed. High winds, low humidity and dry conditions continue to be a concern and could produce conditions that would endanger Nebraskans and damage public and private property.
Gov. Pillen Joins Believers from Across the Nation for Live Bible Reading
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen will join believers from across the nation this week for “America Reads the Bible,” an event that will bring together nearly 500 people, including pastors, elected officials and celebrities for a continuous reading of the Bible. Gov. Pillen will participate early on the morning of Friday, April 24. The event will kick off tonight, with a livestream of the entire Bible reading available at America Reads the Bible website .
Gov. Pillen Requests Extension to Submit Information for Wildfire Damage
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is asking officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for additional time to submit information relative to damage done to public infrastructure from the Morrill and Cottonwood fires. If the 30-day extension is approved, the state would have until May 27 to comply.
Gov. Pillen Applauds Legislature for Sustaining Vetoes
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement concerning votes taken by the Legislature today on a handful of bills he returned with vetoes. On Thursday, the Governor sent letters to the body explaining his reasons for rejecting LB 839, LB 878, LB 929, LB 1029 and LB 1256. His vetoes were sustained on each of those bills.
Gov. Pillen Delivers Sine Die Address to Nebraska Legislature
President Kelly, Speaker Arch, and members of the 109th Nebraska Legislature.
Friends and distinguished guests.
My fellow Nebraskans.
Last month, in the face of historic wildfires, we Nebraskans – once again – proved our grit and came together to protect life, property, and livestock.
Gov. Pillen Vetoes bill to Place the State’s Current Maternity Leave Policy into Statute
Lincoln, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen vetoed LB 878. The bill’s intent is to extend six weeks of paid maternity leave for all state employees, which are currently provided to the 12,000 rules covered public servants and members of NAPE/ASMCE.
Gov. Pillen Allows Bill on Capitol Security to Pass Without his Signature
LINCOLN, NE – Addressing the Nebraska Legislature by letter today, Governor Jim Pillen said that while he believes LB 1237 to be well-intentioned, it will not receive his signature. However, the proposal to enhance security at the Nebraska State Capitol will still become law.
Gov. Pillen Announces Veto of LB 839, Suggests Alternative Consideration
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his veto of LB 839 and proposed a potential alternative for appropriately increasing the number of affordable housing options available to those with disabilities.
