Governor Jim Pillen
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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
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Governor Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the 2023 Ag & Economic Development Summit, Headlined by Trev Alberts
Register for the 2023 Summit at govsummit.nebraska.gov
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Governor Pillen Announces New Executive Director to Nebraska Crime Commission
On June 8, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of former Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Supervisor and Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Director Bryan Tuma as the next executive director of the Nebraska Crime Commission
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Governor Pillen Announces New DED Director
Governor Jim Pillen has appointed K.C. Belitz to be the next director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED). Belitz, who is currently the chief operating officer for the Nebraska Community Foundation, will assume his new role on July 5
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Governor Pillen Temporarily Waives Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuels
On June 6, Governor Jim Pillen issued Executive Order 23-10 to provide emergency relief in response to regional fuel shortages
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ADVISORY: Governor to Recognize Anniversary/Relationship with Israel
On Thursday, June 8, Governor Jim Pillen will host Consul General Yinam Cohen at a news conference, recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel
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Advisory: Governor To Honor Fathers at Proclamation Signing
On Monday, June 5, Governor Jim Pillen will honor the role that fathers play and will spotlight the Nebraska Fatherhood Initiative during a proclamation signing ceremony in the Governor’s Hearing room at 3:00 p.m
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Advisory: Governor Pillen to Announce New DED Director
On Monday, June 5 at 1:30 p.m., Governor Jim Pillen will announce his appointment to lead the Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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E15 Food Truck Serves Guests, as Governor Pillen Signs LB562
On June 1, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB562 into law
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Governor Pillen Statement on NSEA Petition
On May 31, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement regarding the NSEA filing a petition to repeal the Opportunity Scholarships Act
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Governor Pillen Statement on Conclusion of the 2023 Legislative Session
On June 1, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement regarding the end of the 2023 legislative session
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Governor Pillen Signs Historic Tax Cuts Package
On May 31, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB243 and LB754 into law. Governor Pillen was joined at the event by state senators, business and ag groups