Nebraska Press Releases

North Platte Attracts $2 Billion in Development Since 2020; Sees Growth in Agri-Business, Housing, and Retail Sectors

“We have seen remarkable progress here, which has launched our community into a new era of development that should carry on for generations.” – Gary Person, North Platte Area Chamber & Development Pictured from left to right: Gary Person, President…

North Platte Attracts $2 Billion in Development Since 2020; Sees Growth in Agri-Business, Housing, and Retail Sectors

“We have seen remarkable progress here, which has launched our community into a new era of development that should carry on for generations.” – Gary Person, North Platte Area Chamber & Development Pictured from left to right: Gary Person, President/CEO …

Sips and Systems: A Coffee Chat for Nonpublic Staff

Nonpublic Schools You’re Invited! ☕ Sips and Systems: A Coffee Chat for Nonpublic Staff  🗓 Date: November 13, 2025 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CT) 📍 Virtual Coffee Hour Session  Join the NDE Service Desk for Sips and Systems: A Coffee Chat for Nonpublic …

Nebraska Named Partner State in New National Research Center on Advanced Education

News Release November 4, 2025 Johns Hopkins–led center will collaborate with NDE to strengthen advanced learning opportunities for high-ability students in Nebraska. The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) has been selected as one of three state …

AG Hilgers Joins Multistage Letter to EPA Calling for Rescinding of Unlawful Rule that Targeted Coal-fired and Other Power Plants

Teen Invests in Her Hometown, Sets Example for Young Entrepreneurs by Purchasing and Growing GoodyPop in York

Emory Conrad is owner of GoodyPop in York, Nebraska. She purchased the store May 2024, less than a week after graduating from York High School. Learn more about owning or starting your own business in Nebraska. Purchasing a business straight out of high …

Gov. Pillen Appoints Joey Spellerberg as State Treasurer, Thanks Tom Briese for Service

NEBRASKA, November 4 - CONTACT:     Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495      Gov. Pillen Appoints Joey Spellerberg as State Treasurer, Thanks Tom Briese for Service LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Joey Spellerberg to the …

Nebraska’s Claire Woeppel Elected National FFA Central Region Vice President

News Release November 3, 2025 Nebraska is celebrating a major achievement for its youth leadership today as Claire Woeppel of the Chambers FFA Chapter was elected to a national office. Woeppel was chosen as the Central Region Vice President for the 2025-26 …

Consumer Alert: Scam Text Message Impersonating Nebraska Department of Revenue

LINCOLN--The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is notifying consumers of a fraudulent text message circulating claiming to be from the Nebraska Department of Revenue. The message states that your tax refund request has been processed and approved and …

Upcoming Deadline for 2024-2025 NEP Changes

Public District As you are reviewing your 2024-2025 data in the NEP Secure collection (available in the Legacy NDE Portal), should you find that you need to make any changes to your 2024-2025 cohort or dropout data, please submit a Graduation Cohort …

Attorney General Hilgers Fights to Protect Tax Credits for Ethanol Producers Under Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

LINCOLN—Today, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, joined by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to preserve a long-standing rule that helps ethanol producers earn clean-energy tax credits for …

NEW FAFSA Aggregate application now open in New Portal – Due November 21, 2025

Public Districts and Special Purpose Schools Action needed: Complete the FAFSA Aggregate application in the NDE New Portal by Friday, November 21. Statutory Requirement: This data meets the FAFSA graduation requirement Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-729. For …

DED Announces “Nebraska NEXT” Talent Attraction Strategy through The Good Life Is Calling Campaign

DED and Nebraska businesses promote the Good Life to service members at Fort Riley in Kansas. Today, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced the Nebraska Employment, eXploration, and Transition (Nebraska NEXT) talent attraction …

Gov. Pillen Highlights Spending Cuts, Forecasting Board Update

NEBRASKA, October 31 - CONTACT:     Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495      Gov. Pillen Highlights Spending Cuts, Forecasting Board Update   LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement at the conclusion of today’s Nebraska Economic …

Gov. Pillen Wraps Up Successful Trade and Solidarity Mission to Israel

NEBRASKA, October 31 - CONTACT:     Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495      Gov. Pillen Wraps Up Successful Trade and Solidarity Mission to Israel   LINCOLN, NE – On Thursday, Governor Jim Pillen concluded a four-day trade and solidarity mission to Israel. The …

Nebraska Probation Highlights Successes at Adult Justice Innovation Sites Conference

Nebraska Probation, Problem-Solving (PSC) and Young Adult Court (YAC) officers (photo above: left to right) Michelle Shultheis (District 9), Sarah Acri (District 4A), Kayla Curry (4A), Angela Smith (District 9 PSC Coordinator) and Keirna  Ostwald (District …

Certified Piedmontese Launches 100% Curbside Recyclable Thermal Packaging — Advancing Sustainability in Beef Shipping

Certified Piedmontese now ships nationwide in 100% curbside recyclable coolers—sustainability meets premium, regeneratively raised beef. LINCOLN, NE, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Certified Piedmontese has taken another …

Brewing Confidence: Essentials for New Public District Data Stewards

📣 You’re Invited!  ☕ Brewing Confidence: Essentials for New Public District Data Stewards 🗓 Date: November 4, 2025 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CT) 📍 Virtual Coffee Hour Session  Join the NDE Service Desk for Brewing Confidence: Essentials for New Public …

Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court Recognizes Judge James Kube

The Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court Team recently honored Judge James Kube for his 16 years of dedicated service as a Drug Court Judge. In a heartfelt presentation, the team gifted Judge Kube a framed certificate and a personalized keychain to …

DED Opens Applications for 2025 Program Year of HOME CHDO Program

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development is accepting applications under the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) open cycle of the HOME Investment Partnerships Fund (HOME) for the 2025 Program Year. The United States Department of …