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Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Results of 2024 General Election

From: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
November 6, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – On Nov 6th, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement on the results of the 2024 general election:“Today is a great day for America and for Nebraska. Although there… Read More

Gov. Pillen Appoints Nelsen-Pacey as County Court Judge in the 10th Judicial District

From: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
November 5, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – On Nov 5th, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Natalie G. Nelsen-Pacey of Holdrege as county court judge in the 10th Judicial District. That district includes Adams,… Read More

Gov. Pillen to Lead State Delegation to Czech Republic and Germany

From: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
November 5, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – This week, Governor Jim Pillen and state leaders will embark on a diplomatic and trade mission to the Czech Republic and Germany. The delegation includes representatives from the… Read More

Gov. Pillen Appoints Jeffrey J. Funke as Chief Justice for the Nebraska Supreme Court

From: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
October 25, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – On Oct 25th, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Justice Jeffrey J. Funke as chief justice to the Nebraska Supreme Court. Funke has served on the Supreme Court since… Read More

Federal Funding Approved for July 31 – Aug. 1 Storms

From: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
October 24, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – A federal request submitted by Governor Jim Pillen for storm assistance has been approved. Funding will help supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas impacted… Read More

Gov. Pillen Celebrates Manufacturing Month in Nebraska with Proclamation Signings in Fremont, Schuyler, and Lincoln

From: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
October 24, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month in Nebraska during press conferences at Structural Component Systems in Fremont and Cargill… Read More

Gov. Pillen, Lt. Gov. Kelly and Healthcare Professionals Respond to Misleading Ad Information About Care to Pregnant Women

From: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
October 23, 2024
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly and healthcare professionals from Nebraska have responded to misleading information about care available to Nebraska women… Read More

Gov. Pillen Joins Letter Requesting Biden Take Action Dealing with IV Fluid Shortage

From: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
October 17, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has joined a letter directed to President Joe Biden, asking for immediate action to address a shortage of intravenous (IV) and peritoneal dialysis solutions.… Read More

Three Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the 10th Judicial District

From: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
October 17, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – On Oct 17th, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the County Court Judge in the 10th Judicial District provided the following three names for consideration by Governor Jim… Read More

Gov. Pillen Approves Recommendation of Ricketts as Executive Director of Racing and Gaming Commission

From: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
October 16, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – On Oct 16th, Governor Jim Pillen approved a recommendation by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to appoint Casey Ricketts as its executive director. Ricketts was submitted… Read More

Gov. Pillen Applauds Unanimous Vote to Change Nebraska Dental Licensing Standards

From: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
October 16, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen says he is pleased with a recent decision by the Nebraska Board of Dentistry that will now help expand access to dental care across the state. In June, he… Read More

Gov. Pillen Appoints Dr. Janousek as Director of Behavioral Health

From: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
October 15, 2024
Lincoln, NE – On Oct 15th, Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas Janousek as director for the Division of Behavioral Health in the Department of Health and Human Services… Read More

Gov. Pillen Orders Deployment of National Guard to Assist in Hurricane Milton Response

From: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
October 10, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – In his role as commander-in-chief, Governor Jim Pillen has ordered the deployment of approximately 150 Nebraska National Guard soldiers and airmen to Florida who will assist in… Read More

Gov. Pillen Joins Governors Calling for Information About Federal Asylum Program

From: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
October 8, 2024
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen has joined a slate of Republican governors in criticizing a federal asylum program enacted to assist people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. Their letter… Read More

Gov. Pillen Signs Proclamation Marking 'Day of Observance' for Israel Terror Attack Anniversary

From: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
October 7, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation marking Oct. 7 as a ‘Day of Observance’ in honor of the victims of the terror attack on Israel one year ago. Issuance of the… Read More