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Governor Pillen appoints Richard P. McGowan as district court judge for Douglas County
Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Richard P. McGowan of Omaha as the new district court judge in Nebraska's Fourth Judicial District, which covers Douglas County.
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Governor Pillen appoints Ryan N. Decker as county court judge in Lancaster County
Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Ryan N. Decker as the new county court judge in Nebraska’s Third Judicial District, which covers Lancaster County.
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Nebraska contracts with DHS to use Work Ethic Camp as ICE detention center
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has announced the publication of a contract between the state and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to use the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) in McCook as a federal detention center for U.S. Immigration and Customs...
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Nebraska judicial commission forwards two candidates for supreme court vacancy
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Second District of the Nebraska Supreme Court has forwarded the names of Patrick Guinan and Derek Vaughn, both from Omaha, to Governor Jim Pillen for consideration as associate justice.
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Governor Pillen launches Good Life initiative targeting apprenticeships across key industries
Governor Jim Pillen has signed an executive order to launch the Good Life, Great Careers Initiative at Northeast Community College as part of Manufacturing Month in Nebraska.
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Governor Pillen supports legal action to keep OPPD North Omaha Station using coal
Governor Jim Pillen has expressed support for a lawsuit filed by Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers that seeks to prevent the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) from ending coal energy generation at its North Omaha Station.
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Governor Pillen calls for urgent property tax reform on Nebraskanomics podcast
Governor Jim Pillen has reiterated his call for property tax reform in Nebraska, describing the issue as a crisis that must be addressed during the upcoming 60-day legislative session.
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Governor Pillen issues statement marking two years since Hamas attack on Israel
Governor Jim Pillen of Nebraska has issued a statement on the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people and the taking of around 250 hostages. “This marks a day of tremendous sadness.
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Gov. Pillen appoints Doug Hohbein as Nebraska state fire marshal
Doug Hohbein has been named Nebraska’s new state fire marshal, according to an announcement from Governor Jim Pillen.
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26 states, including Nebraska, separated from 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
A total of 26 states, including Nebraska, have rejected or withdrawn membership from a nationwide group working with voter data that has been accused of "hyper-partisanship," according to an analysis by Cornhusker State News.
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Analysis: Nebraska among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Nebraska is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Cornhusker State News found.
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Two Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District
On July 7, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the County Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District (consisting of Hall and Buffalo counties) provided the following two names for Governor Jim Pillen’s consideration
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Governor Pillen Leads Delegation on First Trade Mission to Vietnam
Governor Jim Pillen will lead a delegation to Vietnam aimed at growing trade opportunities that will benefit Nebraska
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Governor Pillen Issues Disaster Declaration for Boyd County
Governor Jim Pillen has issued a disaster declaration for Boyd County, in the aftermath of a damaging storm
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Governor Pillen Announces Resignation of DHHS CEO Smith
On July 5, Governor Jim Pillen announced the resignation of Dannette R. Smith, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Smith was appointed CEO in January 2019 by then Governor Pete Ricketts
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Governor Pillen Taking Applications for New Tax Commission At Large Position
On June 27, Governor Jim Pillen announced he is accepting applications for a newly created at large position on the Tax Equalization and Review Commission
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Gov. Pillen Announces Broadband Director & July 6 Fly Around
On June 27, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Patrick Haggerty as the state’s first broadband director
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Gov. Pillen & Education Department Recognize Students with Top ACT Scores
Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Education recognized 24 students from across Nebraska who earned the top score of 36 on the American College Testing (ACT) exam
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Invitation Extended to Hear From Governor Pillen During Two-day Fly Around
Nebraskans are invited to hear from Governor Jim Pillen during a two-day fly around to central and western communities
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Governor Pillen Joins Governors in Urging Congress to Protect Ag Industry
On June 13, Governor Jim Pillen joined with Republican governors in urging congressional leaders to support the reintroduction of the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act