Press Releases
Five Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District
LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the County Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District advanced five names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Breanna D. Flaherty, Columbus; Aaron J. Kunz, Central City; Timothy P. Matas, Columbus; Jenniffer A. Panko-Rahe, Syracuse; and Eddy M. Rodell, Lincoln.
Gov. Pillen Attends White House Rural Health Roundtable
LINCOLN, NE — Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined President Trump at the White House to celebrate the great and historic Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion initiative established under the Trump Administration’s Working Families Tax Cuts legislation to strengthen and modernize health care in rural communities across the country.
Gov. Pillen’s State of the State Address
LINCOLN, NE -- President Kelly, Speaker Arch, members of the 109th Legislature, tribal leaders, distinguished guests, and fellow Nebraskans.
Gov. Pillen Issues Statement and Outlines Actions Relative to Removal of Capitol Pictures by Sen. Cavanaugh
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen provided the following statement relative to the recent removal of pictures in the Capitol by Senator Machaela Cavanaugh:
Gov. Pillen Appoints Former Sen. Meyer to fill District 41 Seat
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of former senator Fred Meyer to represent District 41 in the Nebraska Legislature. Meyer will fill the seat vacated by Senator Dan McKeon.
Gov. Pillen Presents Bill Eliminating Outdated Agency Reports
LINCOLN, NE – Following successful efforts to reduce red tape, eliminate outdated and defunct regulatory requirements and essentially ‘clean out the closets,’ Governor Jim Pillen is bringing new legislation this session to create more efficiencies for state agencies. Introduced on his behalf by Speaker of the Legislature John Arch, LB 1048 builds on the passage of LB 376 from last year.
Gov. Pillen Advocates for Education Bills
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is building on his track record of advancing legislation aimed at improving the teaching and learning experience in Nebraska’s schools. This year, he is advocating passage of two separate bills – one that aims to remedy portions of LB705 passed in 2023, and the other, which tackles an issue about which he feels strongly – the ability of students to read.
Two Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District
Lincoln, NE – The Judicial Nominating Commission for District Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District advanced two names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Chelsey R. Hartner of Madison and Ryan J. Stover of Norfolk.
Governor Pillen Orders Flags to Half-Staff Honoring California Congressman
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has directed that all U.S. and state flags be flown at half-staff in accordance with a directive from President Donald Trump. The order honors California Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who died Monday at the age of 65. President Trump referred to LaMalfa as a true American patriot and a fantastic representative for Northern California in a post published on Truth Social.
Gov. Pillen Kicks Off Nebraska’s Participation in Nation’s 250th Anniversary Celebrations
LINCOLN, NE – On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Today, Governor Jim Pillen, First Lady Suzanne, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, members of the Nebraska Semiquincentennial Commission, representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DOR) and the Sons of the American Revolution (SOR), plus event organizers, officially kicked off Nebraska’s participation in America’s Semiquincentennial… read more
