Office of Governor Press Releases

• Published on January 10, 2024 - 21:59 GMT

  

  Gov. Pillen, Mayor Stothert Announce $124 Million in Grants for Airport Business Park & Multipurpose Community Center in North ...

  CONTACT:     Laura Strimple, Governor’s Office, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, Governor’s Office, (531) 510-8529 Carrie Murphy, Mayor’s Office, carrie.murphy@cityofomaha.org   Gov. Pillen, Mayor Stothert Announce $124 Million in Grants for Airport Business …

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• Published on December 29, 2023 - 20:38 GMT

  

  Gov. Pillen Reiterates State Won’t Take S-EBT Funds

  CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529   Gov. Pillen Reiterates State Won’t Take S-EBT Funds   LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen reiterated Nebraska would not enroll in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) …

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• Published on December 22, 2023 - 22:34 GMT

  

  Governor Pillen Releases Christmas & New Year’s Message

  CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529   Governor Pillen Releases Christmas & New Year’s Message   LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen released his Christmas and New Year’s message:    “We, as Nebraskans, are …

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• Published on December 22, 2023 - 20:57 GMT

  

  Gov. Pillen Commends Sec. Mayorkas for Swiftly Answering the Request to Resume Rail Operations at the Southern Border

  CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529   Gov. Pillen Commends Sec. Mayorkas for Swiftly Answering the Request to Resume Rail Operations at the Southern Border   LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued a statement …

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• Published on December 15, 2023 - 03:31 GMT

  

  Gov. Pillen Brings Together Governors and Corps for Missouri River Summit

  CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529     Gov. Pillen Brings Together Governors and Corps for Missouri River Summit  LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen hosted the Missouri River Summit, bringing together governors, …

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• Published on December 12, 2023 - 03:06 GMT

  

  Governor Pillen Statement in Response to the United Nations Food Strategy

  CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529   Governor Pillen Statement in Response to the United Nations Food Strategy  LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in response to Congressman Mike Flood’ …

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• Published on December 6, 2023 - 22:31 GMT

  

  Flags to Fly Half-Staff in Remembrance of Pearl Harbor Attack

  CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529   Flags to Fly Half-Staff in Remembrance of Pearl Harbor Attack   LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen in accordance with a request from the White House, announced that all U.S. and …

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• Published on December 5, 2023 - 02:55 GMT

  

  Gov. Pillen Joins Letter Calling for Halt to Foreign Land Grabs

  CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529   Gov. Pillen Joins Letter Calling for Halt to Foreign Land Grabs LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has joined 16 Republican governors in calling on President Joe Biden, the U.S. Congress …

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• Published on December 5, 2023 - 02:55 GMT

  

  Capitol Tree Lighting & Hometown Christmas Details Released

  CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529   Capitol Tree Lighting & Hometown Christmas Details Released   LINCOLN, NE --   An annual celebration, now in its 75th year, will play out once again on Sunday, Dec. 10 in the State …

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• Published on November 23, 2023 - 04:11 GMT

  

  Gov. Pillen Makes Case for Growing Biobased Economy at National Convention

  CONTACT:  Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529 Gov. Pillen Makes Case for Growing Biobased Economy at National Convention LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is making the case for growing a biobased economy in Nebraska. He delivered …

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• Published on November 22, 2023 - 22:23 GMT

  

  Gov. Pillen & Agency Leaders Focus on Holiday and Winter Travel Resources

  CONTACT:  Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529 Gov. Pillen & Agency Leaders Focus on Holiday and Winter Travel Resources LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is putting a focus on holiday and winter travel. He, along with …

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• Published on November 22, 2023 - 19:11 GMT

  

  Gov. Pillen Issues Proclamation, Announces Actions to Fight Antisemitism and Support Nebraska’s Jewish Communities

  CONTACT:  Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529   Gov. Pillen Issues Proclamation, Announces Actions to Fight Antisemitism and Support Nebraska’s Jewish Communities     LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced a …

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• Published on November 22, 2023 - 16:44 GMT

  

  Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of First Lady Rosalynn Carter

  CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529   Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of First Lady Rosalynn Carter   LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen, in accordance with a request from the White House, announced that all U.S. …

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• Published on November 17, 2023 - 21:03 GMT

  

  Gov. Pillen Appoints Neher as District Court Judge for the Eleventh Judicial District

  CONTACT:     Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495    Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529     Gov. Pillen Appoints Neher as District Court Judge for the Eleventh Judicial District LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Matthew Neher of …

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• Published on November 16, 2023 - 21:21 GMT

  

  Gov. Pillen Shares Concerns with CMS Administrator at D.C. Meeting

  CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529   Gov. Pillen Shares Concerns with CMS Administrator at D.C. Meeting LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is expressing his appreciation following a personal meeting with Chiquita Brooks- …

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• Published on November 16, 2023 - 20:32 GMT

  

  Gov. Pillen Appoints Finley as County Court Judge in Fourth Judicial District

  CONTACT:     Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495    Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529     Gov. Pillen Appoints Finley as County Court Judge in Fourth Judicial District LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Beau Finley of Omaha as …

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• Published on November 16, 2023 - 16:30 GMT

  

  Governor Pillen Announces Appointment for District 41

  CONTACT:  Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529     Governor Pillen Announces Appointment for District 41       LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Fred Meyer to serve as the representative for …

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• Published on November 16, 2023 - 16:30 GMT

  

  Governor Pillen Provides Statement in Response to the Planned Parenthood Ballot Initiative

  CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529   Governor Pillen Provides Statement in Response to the Planned Parenthood Ballot Initiative   LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in response to the …

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• Published on November 1, 2023 - 19:36 GMT

  

  Gov. Reynolds and Gov. Pillen Lead Letter Calling on Biden to Reconsider the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Long-Term ...

  CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529   Gov. Reynolds and Gov. Pillen Lead Letter Calling on Biden to Reconsider the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Long-Term Care Staffing Rule   LINCOLN, NE – Today, Gov. Pillen …

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• Published on November 1, 2023 - 14:44 GMT

  

  Governor Pillen Announces Resignation of DHHS Director Bagley

  CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529   Governor Pillen Announces Resignation of DHHS Director Bagley   LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the resignation of Kevin Bagley, director of Medical and Long-Term …

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