Press Releases
Gov. Pillen Reissues Order to Ensure Continued Supplies to Wildfire-Impacted Areas
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has reissued an executive order to ensure the continued hauling of hay and other supplies to areas devastated by wildfires.
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Severe Storm Damage
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration in the wake of severe storms that impacted the state May 15 – 18.
Gov. Pillen, Senators, and Childcare Advocates Celebrate Signing of LB 304
LINCOLN, NE – Surrounded by children from the Kids Can Community Center in Omaha, Governor Jim Pillen ceremoniously signed LB 304 with sponsor Senator Wendy DeBoer and bill supporter Senator Brad von Gillern.
Gov. Pillen and Representatives Share Information About the Great American State Fair
LINCOLN, NE – On Monday, Governor Jim Pillen, First Lady Suzanne Pillen, and Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly stood alongside representatives from businesses and organizations that are partnering to showcase Nebraska at the Great American State Fair in Washington D.C June 25 through July 10.
Three Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the 12th Judicial District
LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the County Court Judge in the 12th Judicial District provided the following three names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Mark L. Kovarik, Gering; Audrey M. Long, Scottsbluff; and Katy A. Reichert, Scottsbluff.
Gov. Pillen Announces Approval of FEMA Grant to Cover Fire Fighting Costs
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen announced the approval of a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) to help cover costs associated with fighting the South Fork Fire near Fort Robinson State Park.
Gov. Pillen Issues Emergency Declarations for Destructive Weather Events
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued several emergency declarations to provide state resources in areas that have experienced destructive weather events.
Gov. Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the 2026 Governor’s Summit, Second Annual Youth Summit
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) encourage Nebraskans to register for the 2026 Governor’s Summit.
Gov. Pillen Asks for Extension to Submit Information for Severe Storms in May
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a 30-day extension to submit a major disaster declaration due to severe storms that impacted the state May 15-18.
Gov. Pillen Requests USDA Disaster Designation to Help Producers Affected by Wildfires
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has requested a disaster designation from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to support areas impacted by wildfires in March and April. The designation, if approved, would open options to directly assist producers in affected counties.
