Press Releases Archive | Office of Governor Jim Pillen

2024 - September

9/11/2024 - Gov. Pillen, Senators and Dept. of Ag Present Laws to Protect Nebraska from Foreign Adversaries during News Conference on 9/11
9/10/2024 - Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on Patriot Day
9/10/2024 - Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Following a Shooting Inside Omaha School
9/4/2024 - Gov. Pillen Announces Resignation of DAS Director
9/3/2024 - Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Funding for July 31-Aug. 1 Storm Recovery

2024 - August

8/30/2024 - Gov. Pillen Joins in Letter to Congress Supporting Educational Freedom
8/30/2024 - Gov. Pillen and Dept. of Ag Take Action to Address Lab-Grown Meat Sales
8/30/2024 - Gov. Pillen Renews Opposition to WHO Pandemic Agreement in Joint Statement
8/30/2024 - Gov. Pillen Announces Promotion of Fineran; Withdraw from State Service
8/27/2024 - Gov. Pillen Seeks Applicants for Underground Excavation Safety Committee
8/27/2024 - Gov. Pillen and University Leaders Recognize Inaugural Elite 11 Scholarship Recipients
8/21/2024 - Gov. Pillen Issues Statement to Closure of UNL Diversity & Inclusion Office
8/21/2024 - Gov. Pillen Touts Passage of Bills at Signing Ceremony, Says Much More is Left to Be Done for Property Tax Relief
8/21/2024 - Gov. Pillen and Lt. Gov. Kelly React to Announced Retirement of Chief Justice Heavican
8/21/2024 - Gov. Pillen Makes Appointment to Subdivision 4 NPPD Board
8/20/2024 - Gov. Pillen Announces Receipt of Federal Aid for May 20 – June 3 Storms
8/16/2024 - Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Efforts to Weaken Government Spending Caps in Property Tax Relief Plan
8/13/2024 - Governor Pillen Issues Statement Thanking Bipartisan Coalition of Senators for First-Round Advancement of Consensus Property Tax Relief Plan
8/9/2024 - Gov. Pillen Hosts 'One Nebraska' Ag and Economic Development Summit
8/8/2024 - Gov. Pillen Delegates Mayor Stothert Authority to Lower Flags in Omaha
8/8/2024 - Gov. Pillen Commends Senators’ Good Faith Work to Fix Nebraska’s Escalating Property Taxes; Condemns Political Intransigence
8/7/2024 - Public Safety Leaders Stand with Gov. Pillen; Endorse Property Tax Plan
8/5/2024 - Bradley Appointed Interim Director for Department of Natural Resources
8/2/2024 - Gov. Pillen Points to Economic Analysis Touting Benefits of The Nebraska Plan to Cut Property Taxes
8/1/2024 - Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Central & Eastern Counties Impacted by Storms

2024 - July

2024 - June

6/28/2024 - Gov. Pillen Commends SCOTUS Overturn of Chevron Doctrine
6/28/2024 - Gov. Pillen Applauds Reduction in Abortions, Says It’s a Tremendous Start
6/27/2024 - Gov. Pillen Congratulates Beatrice, NDOT on Securing Federal Grant to Make Transformative Downtown Improvements
6/25/2024 - Governor Pillen Provides Further Guidance Regarding Special Session to Fix Property Tax Crisis
6/24/2024 - Governors Pillen & Reynolds Issue Joint Request to Stay Off Missouri River
6/24/2024 - Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Counties Along Missouri River
6/22/2024 - Gov. Pillen Authorizes Helicopter & Crew Deployment to Flood-Affected Area of Iowa
6/21/2024 - Gov. Pillen Issues Emergency Disaster Declaration for May 20 – June 3 Storms
6/21/2024 - Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Panhandle Wildfire
6/20/2024 - Governor Jim Pillen Issues Statement on News that Foreign-Owned Porn Trafficker, Pornhub, will shut down in Nebraska Due to New State Law
6/18/2024 - Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to Boards & Commissions
6/17/2024 - Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to New Commission on Asian-American Affairs
6/14/2024 - Governor Pillen Encourages Nebraskans to Observe Flag Day
6/13/2024 - Gov. Pillen Announces Additional State Funding for Museum of Nebraska Art’s Renovation and Expansion
6/13/2024 - Governor Pillen Seeks Applicants for NPPD Board
6/12/2024 - Governor Pillen Seeks Applicants for Director of Nebraska State Historical Society
6/6/2024 - Gov. Pillen and Senators Visit Deployed Troops at Border

2024 - May

2024 - April

4/29/2024 - Gov. Pillen and NEMA Provide Updates in Aftermath of Devastating Storms
4/27/2024 - Governor Pillen Reacts to Damaging Storms; Orders State Resource Assistance
4/25/2024 - Gov. Pillen Appoints Puhl to Workers’ Compensation Court
4/24/2024 - Governor Pillen Signs 10 Bills into Law, Vetoes Another
4/22/2024 - Governor Pillen Names New Chief Information Officer
4/18/2024 - Gov. Pillen Delivers Sine Die Address to Nebraska Legislature
4/18/2024 - Governor Pillen Delivers Sine Die Address, Promises Property Tax Special Session
4/13/2024 - Gov. Pillen Reacts to Death of Officer, Orders Flags be Flown at Half-Staff
4/5/2024 - Governor Pillen Appoints Blackman as District Court Judge in the Sixth Judicial District

2024 - March

2024 - February

2/29/2024 - Governor Pillen Touts Strong Nebraska Economy, Signaling the Time for Property Tax Relief is Now
2/28/2024 - Gov. Pillen Recognizes Top Public Servant Mentors for 2023
2/23/2024 - Gov. Pillen Welcomes Year-Round E15 Approval for Nebraska
2/22/2024 - Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Passing of Bruce Lauritzen
2/15/2024 - Gov. Pillen on Survey: Nebraskans Want Property Tax Relief
2/14/2024 - Governor Pillen Appoints Sarah Scott as State Property Tax Administrator
2/13/2024 - Gov. Pillen Announces SEBT “Nebraska Solution”
2/5/2024 - Gov. Pillen, University Unveil New Scholarship for Top ACT Scoring Students
2/5/2024 - Gov. Pillen Visits Border, Reaffirms Nebraska’s Commitment to Texas
2/4/2024 - Gov. Pillen Awards Prizes to Student Entrepreneurs through Inaugural New Venture Competition

2024 - January

2023 - December

12/29/2023 - Gov. Pillen Reiterates State Won’t Take S-EBT Funds
12/22/2023 - Governor Pillen Releases Christmas & New Year’s Message
12/22/2023 - Gov. Pillen Commends Sec. Mayorkas for Swiftly Answering the Request to Resume Rail Operations at the Southern Border
12/14/2023 - Gov. Pillen Brings Together Governors and Corps for Missouri River Summit
12/11/2023 - Governor Pillen Statement in Response to the United Nations Food Strategy
12/6/2023 - Flags to Fly Half-Staff in Remembrance of Pearl Harbor Attack
12/4/2023 - Capitol Tree Lighting & Hometown Christmas Details Released
12/4/2023 - Gov. Pillen Joins Letter Calling for Halt to Foreign Land Grabs

2023 - November

11/22/2023 - Gov. Pillen Makes Case for Growing Biobased Economy at National Convention
11/22/2023 - Gov. Pillen & Agency Leaders Focus on Holiday and Winter Travel Resources
11/22/2023 - Gov. Pillen Issues Proclamation, Announces Actions to Fight Antisemitism and Support Nebraska’s Jewish Communities
11/22/2023 - Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of First Lady Rosalynn Carter
11/17/2023 - Gov. Pillen Appoints Neher as District Court Judge for the Eleventh Judicial District
11/16/2023 - Gov. Pillen Shares Concerns with CMS Administrator at D.C. Meeting
11/16/2023 - Gov. Pillen Appoints Finley as County Court Judge in Fourth Judicial District
11/15/2023 - Governor Pillen Provides Statement in Response to the Planned Parenthood Ballot Initiative
11/15/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Appointment for District 41
11/1/2023 - Gov. Reynolds and Gov. Pillen Lead Letter Calling on Biden to Reconsider the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Long-Term Care Staffing Rule
11/1/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Resignation of DHHS Director Bagley

2023 - October

10/31/2023 - Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Announces the Appointment of Mark Stephenson as the Director for the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center
10/26/2023 - Four Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District
10/26/2023 - Two Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District
10/26/2023 - Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Tragedy in Lewiston, Maine
10/26/2023 - Gov. Pillen Accepting Applications for Property Tax Administrator
10/25/2023 - Gov. Pillen Tours Businesses & Celebrates Manufacturing Month in Nebraska
10/24/2023 - Governor Pillen Appoints New Children & Family Services Director
10/20/2023 - Gov. Pillen Encourages Businesses to Hire Individuals with Disabilities
10/20/2023 - Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Recognizing DOT Worker & First Responders
10/18/2023 - Governor Pillen is Accepting Applications for Legislative District 41
10/14/2023 - Governor Pillen Issues Statement Calling for Leadership in Support of Israel
10/11/2023 - Nebraska Capitol Goes Blue in Showing Solidarity with Israel
10/11/2023 - Gov. Pillen Announces READ Nebraska Grant Recipients
10/11/2023 - Governor Pillen Provides Statement Upon Signature Verification for LB753
10/9/2023 - Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Terrorist Attacks in Israel
10/5/2023 - Flags to Return to Full Staff At Sunset Today
10/1/2023 - Gov. Pillen’s Statement Upon Approving Emergency Regulations for Let Them Grow Act

2023 - September

9/29/2023 - Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Senator Feinstein
9/28/2023 - Governor Pillen Issues Statement Following SCC Board Vote
9/19/2023 - Governor Pillen Declares September as National Preparedness Month in Nebraska
9/19/2023 - Governor Pillen Signs Joint Governors Letter to President Biden on the Border Crisis
9/15/2023 - Gov. Pillen Passes Along Appreciation to Veterans of Korean War
9/14/2023 - Gov. Pillen Concludes Successful Trade Mission to South Korea and Japan
9/14/2023 - Gov. Pillen Appoints Bauer as County Court Judge in Sixth Judicial District
9/14/2023 - Governor Appoints Briese as State Treasurer
9/8/2023 - Governor Pillen’s Trade Mission Transitions from South Korea to Japan
9/7/2023 - Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Patriot Day
9/1/2023 - Governor Pillen Leads Delegation on Trade Mission to South Korea and Japan

2023 - August

8/30/2023 - Governor Pillen Establishes Women’s Bill of Rights by Executive Order
8/30/2023 - Gov. Pillen is Accepting Applications for State Treasurer
8/30/2023 - Gov. Pillen and Lincoln Mayor Announce Property Swap for New Prison
8/30/2023 - Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Following Submission of Signatures by “Support Our Schools” Nebraska
8/30/2023 - Gov. Pillen Announces Office Move Due To HVAC Project
8/26/2023 - Gov. Pillen Announces Return Date of Deployed Soldiers & Summarizes Visit to Border
8/26/2023 - Gov. Pillen Hosts Veterans and Families at Annual Welcome Home Picnic
8/25/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Wind Down of Operational Excellence Division
8/25/2023 - USDA Answers Gov. Pillen’s Call to Boost Producer LIP Payment Rate
8/25/2023 - EO From Gov. Pillen Maintains Electrical Output During Heat Wave
8/24/2023 - Governor Pillen Invites Nebraskans to the Step Forward Awards to Honor State Volunteers
8/21/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Workforce Working Group
8/21/2023 - Gov. Pillen to Visit Nebraska National Guard Soldiers at the U.S.-Mexico Border
8/18/2023 - Gov. Pillen Joins NDCS Dir. Jeffreys in Announcing New Prison Location
8/16/2023 - Gov. Pillen Appoints Derek Vaughn to Fourth Judicial District Judgeship
8/16/2023 - Gov. Pillen Appoints Steve Corsi as CEO of DHHS
8/16/2023 - Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Maui Wildfires in Hawaii
8/14/2023 - Gov. Pillen Hosts Ag and Economic Development Summit
8/11/2023 - Gov. Pillen Appoints Jim Kamm as State Tax Commissioner
8/11/2023 - Gov. Pillen Announces Communications Team Hire
8/11/2023 - Four Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Sixth Judicial District
8/4/2023 - Gov. Pillen Advocates for Cattle Producers Following Heat Loss Event

2023 - July

7/31/2023 - Gov. Pillen Deploying Soldiers to Texas Border in Support of Operation Lone Star
7/28/2023 - Governor Pillen Signs Proclamation Recognizing Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
7/27/2023 - Four Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District
7/27/2023 - Gov. Pillen Highlights Public Education Funding at Back to School News Conference
7/24/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Valuations Reform Working Group
7/24/2023 - Gov. Pillen Appoints Bryan McQuay to Ninth Judicial District Judgeship
7/21/2023 - Governor Pillen Touts Trade Mission Potential for Nebraska
7/21/2023 - Governor Pillen Makes Appointment to District 11 NPPD Board
7/20/2023 - Governor Pillen fills DHHS roles with interim appointments
7/17/2023 - Gov. Pillen Reminds Nebraskans About Summit Deadline
7/16/2023 - State Tax Receipts Exceed Forecast for Fiscal Year
7/16/2023 - Governor Pillen Visits Stores, Touts Trade Opportunities on Trip to Vietnam
7/7/2023 - Two Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District
7/7/2023 - Governor Pillen Leads Delegation on First Trade Mission to Vietnam
7/6/2023 - Governor Pillen Issues Disaster Declaration for Boyd County
7/5/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Resignation of DHHS CEO Smith

2023 - June

6/28/2023 - Gov. Pillen Issues EO For Creation of New Heroism Recognition Medal
6/27/2023 - Governor Pillen Taking Applications for New Tax Commission At Large Position
6/27/2023 - Gov. Pillen Announces Broadband Director & July 6 Fly Around
6/27/2023 - Invitation Extended to Hear From Governor Pillen During Two-day Fly Around
6/27/2023 - Gov. Pillen & Education Department Recognize Students with Top ACT Scores
6/13/2023 - Governor Pillen Joins Governors in Urging Congress to Protect Ag Industry
6/12/2023 - Governor Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the 2023 Ag & Economic Development Summit, Headlined by Trev Alberts
6/8/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces New Executive Director to Nebraska Crime Commission
6/8/2023 - Governor Meets Consul General, Recognizes 75th Anniversary of Israel
6/6/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces New DED Director
6/6/2023 - Governor Pillen Temporarily Waives Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuels
6/1/2023 - E15 Food Truck Serves Guests, as Governor Pillen Signs LB562
6/1/2023 - Governor Pillen Statement on Conclusion of the 2023 Legislative Session

2023 - May

5/31/2023 - Governor Pillen Statement on NSEA Petition
5/31/2023 - Governor Pillen Signs Historic Tax Cuts Package
5/30/2023 - Governor Pillen Signs Historic School Choice Bill
5/29/2023 - Governor Pillen Memorial Day Statement
5/28/2023 - Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day
5/26/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Appointment for Adjutant General
5/26/2023 - Governor Pillen Signs LB276 Into Law
5/24/2023 - Governor Pillen Signs Budget, Announces Line Item Vetos
5/24/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Deployment of State Troopers to Texas Border
5/22/2023 - Governor Pillen Signs LB574 Into Law, Abortion Ban Takes Effect Immediately
5/19/2023 - Governor Pillen Statement on Passage of LB574
5/19/2023 - Governor Pillen Statement on Passage of LB276
5/17/2023 - Governor Pillen Joins GOP Governors in Supporting Governor Abbott's Border Efforts
5/16/2023 - Governor Pillen Statement on Advance of LB574
5/16/2023 - Governor Pillen Urges Volunteer Nominations for the ServeNebraska 2023 Step Forward Awards
5/15/2023 - Governor Pillen Joins Governors in Denouncing Biden Admin Attack on Women's Sports
5/15/2023 - Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
5/12/2023 - Governor Pillen joins Nebraska Farm Bureau and Other Agriculture Leaders in Condemning Prop 12 Ruling
5/8/2023 - Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Tragedy in Allen, Texas
5/5/2023 - Governor Pillen Temporarily Waives Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuels

2023 - April

4/29/2023 - Governor Pillen Tours State Water Resource Sites on Arbor Day
4/27/2023 - Governor Pillen Calls on Senator to Reconsider Heartbeat Vote
4/27/2023 - Governor Pillen Among Those Confident in Nebraska’s Economy
4/26/2023 - Governor Pillen Promotes Broadband Connections During National Library Week
4/26/2023 - ICYMI: Governor Pillen Signs Constitutional Carry Bill Into Law
4/24/2023 - Governor Pillen Fills NPPD Board Seat
4/18/2023 - Governor Pillen Seeks Applicants for DED Director
4/17/2023 - Governor Pillen Extends Statewide Burn Ban
4/13/2023 - Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri Partner for Application to Create Clean Hydrogen Hub
4/7/2023 - Governor Pillen Seeks Applicants for NPPD Board
4/6/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Appointment for District 25
4/5/2023 - Governor Pillen Accepts Resignation of DED Director
4/3/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces New Corrections Director

2023 - March

3/29/2023 - Governor Pillen Honors Vietnam War Veterans at State Capitol Ceremony
3/28/2023 - Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Tragedy in Nashville, Tennessee
3/10/2023 - Governor Pillen Seeks Applicants for NPPD Board
3/6/2023 - Governor Pillen Urges Support for LB 753
3/6/2023 - Governor Pillen Calls Upon PSC to Focus on Rail Safety
3/2/2023 - Governor Pillen Issues EO Banning State Use of CCP Tech
3/1/2023 - Governor Pillen Declares 'National Pig Day', Names Office Pig

2023 - February

2/24/2023 - Governor Pillen Comments on Revenue Forecast
2/22/2023 - Governor Pillen Testifies in Support of LB 706
2/21/2023 - Governor Pillen, NSP, & NDOT Urge Caution Over Winter Weather Across State
2/17/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Search Committee for Revenue Commissioner
2/15/2023 - Governor Pillen Signs Historic Agreement With State Troopers
2/14/2023 - Governor Pillen, Corrections Office Union Reach Labor Agreement
2/7/2023 - Governor Pillen Declares February 'Nebraska Mentoring Month', Unveils New Initiative
2/3/2023 - Two Nominees Forwarded for the District Court Judge in the Third Judicial District
2/3/2023 - Governor Pillen Appoints University Regent for District 3
2/1/2023 - Governor Pillen Appoints Lancaster County Election Commissioner
2/1/2023 - Governor Pillen, State Employee Union Celebrate Momentous Agreement

2023 - January

1/31/2023 - Governor Pillen To Testify on Slate of Bills This Week
1/31/2023 - Governor Pillen Signs Letter Condemning New WOTUS Rule
1/27/2023 - Governor Pillen Appoints Fire Marshal
1/27/2023 - Governor Pillen Appoints Public Service Commissioner for District 2
1/26/2023 - Governor Jim Pillen 2023 State of the State Address
1/23/2023 - Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Tragedy in Monterey Park, California
1/18/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Historic Tax Relief Bills
1/17/2023 - Governor Announces Education Finance Bills
1/17/2023 - Governor to Announce Tax Relief Agenda
1/17/2023 - Governor to Announce Education Agenda
1/12/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Senate Appointment
1/10/2023 - Governor Pillen Declares January 'Human Trafficking Awareness Month'
1/9/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Communications Hires
1/9/2023 - Governor Pillen to Proclaim Human Trafficking Awareness Month
1/6/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces NDOT Director
1/6/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Creation of Broadband Office
1/6/2023 - Governor Pillen Seeks Applicants for Board of Regents
1/5/2023 - Governor Pillen Seeks Applicants for Public Service Commission
1/4/2023 - Governor-Elect Pillen Congratulates the New Speaker of the Legislature
1/2/2023 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces NDOT Interim Director

2022 - December

12/28/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces Adjutant General Selection
12/23/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces Resignation Date From Board of Regents
12/22/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen, Governor Ricketts Announce LD 21 Selection
12/21/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces Breakthrough Agreement With State Troopers
12/16/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen: ‘I Will Use Every Opportunity to Expand Mentoring’
12/16/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces Director of DMV
12/12/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces Appointments and Searches for DHHS
12/9/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces Nationwide Search for Corrections head, Selects Additional Directors
12/7/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen's Statement on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
12/5/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Seeks Applicants for Senate and LD 21 Vacancies
12/1/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces School Finance Reform Committee

2022 - November

11/24/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen's Thanksgiving Day Statement
11/23/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces Director of Department of Administrative Services
11/22/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces Director of Environment and Energy
11/21/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol
11/18/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces Director for Economic Development
11/17/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces Lifelong Livestock Producer as New Ag Director
11/14/2022 - Governor-elect Pillen’s Statement On Nationwide Injunction For Biden Bailout
11/14/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces Two Cabinet Appointments
11/11/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces Director For Veterans' Affairs
11/11/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen's Veterans Day Statement
11/10/2022 - Governor-Elect Pillen Announces First Agency Appointment

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