Press Releases
Gov. Pillen Signs Emergency Regulations Guiding Implementation of Medical Cannabis
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has approved emergency regulations adopted by the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission during its most recent meeting on June 26. Rules are required today (July 1) for the Commission to be able to accept or deny applications for registration. The rules, presented to Gov. Pillen following the meeting, were signed on Sunday, June 29, after his review.
Gov. Pillen Appoints Janee Pannkuk as Chairperson of Nebraska Board of Parole
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Dr. Janee Pannkuk of Omaha as chairperson of the Nebraska Board of Parole. Her six-year term on the five-person board starts July 1.
Husker Football Coach Matt Rhule to Headline Governor’s Summit in August
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Matt Rhule, head football coach for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will keynote the Governor’s Summit the morning of August 14 in Kearney.
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Passage of Bill to Protect Against Influence of Foreign Adversaries
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen celebrated passage of LB644, brought on his behalf by Senator Eliot Bostar. During the news conference, the Governor signed ceremonial copies of the bill. He officially signed the legislation into law on June 4.
Gov. Pillen Announces Resignation of DED Director Belitz
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the resignation of K.C. Belitz, director of the Department of Economic Development (DED). His final day with the state is July 18.
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Elimination of the Developmental Disabilities Waitlist
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined leaders from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Vital Services, Inc., program participants and families in celebrating the elimination of the developmental disabilities (DD) waitlist and improving support for Nebraskans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Ruling Protecting Nebraska Nursing Homes From Biden-era Rule
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen celebrated a federal court ruling that blocked a Biden-era rule that would have put critical nursing homes in rural Nebraska out of business.
Gov. Pillen Appoints Judge Coffey to Liquor Control Commission
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of J. Michael Coffey to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, representing the 2nd Congressional District. His appointment, while immediate, is subject to confirmation next year by the Nebraska Legislature.
Gov. Pillen Appoints Doele as District Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Jason S. Doele of Norfolk as district court judge in the Fifth Judicial District. That district consists of Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, and York counties.
Gov. Pillen Encourages Observance of Flag Day
LINCON, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the statement below, regarding the observance of Flag Day.
