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August 21, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in response to an announcement by University of Nebraska—Lincoln Chancellor Rodney Bennett that UNL will dissolve its Office of Diversity and Inclusion and eliminate the vice chancellor position that directed its efforts.
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August 21, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted a news conference and bill signing yesterday with invited state senators who supported passage of legislative initiatives introduced during the special session, aimed at fixing the state’s rising property tax crisis. The session was convened by the Governor on July 25. It adjourned, sine die, mid-afternoon.
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August 21, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly offered their reactions to the announced retirement of Chief Justice Mike Heavican. Gov. Pillen received a letter from Chief Justice Heavican of the Nebraska Supreme Court stating his intent to retire on Oct. 31, 2024.
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August 21, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Kirk Olson to the NPPD Board of Directors for Subdivision 4.
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August 20, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – At the request of Governor Jim Pillen, a federal disaster declaration has been granted that will trigger the release of funds to assist multiple Nebraska counties impacted by a series of storms May 20 – June 3.
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August 16, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement regarding efforts by some senators to water down the local government spending caps in the property tax relief package currently moving through the Legislature:
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August 13, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement after a bipartisan coalition of senators voted to advance property tax relief legislation: