Governor Jim Pillen celebrated passage of LB644, brought on his behalf by Senator Eliot Bostar. During the news conference, the Governor signed ceremonial copies
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Fischer Reintroduces She DRIVES Act to Improve Passenger Vehicle Safety
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, reintroduced legislation to modernize vehicle safety tests by requiring the use of
Nebraska Helps to Secure $720 Million from Eight Opioid Drug Makers
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office announced approximately $720 million nationwide in settlements with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide
Gov. Pillen Appoints Kortnei N. Smith as County Court Judge for 11th Judicial District
Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Kortnei N. Smith of North Platte as county court judge in the 11th Judicial District. That district
Breakout Sessions, Speakers Finalized for 2025 Governor’s Summit in Kearney
Governor Jim Pillen invites Nebraskans to register for the 2025 Governor’s Summit: Growing Nebraska, held August 13-14 in Kearney. Breakout session topics and speakers
Gov. Pillen Signs Emergency Regulations Guiding Implementation of Medical Cannabis
Governor Jim Pillen has approved emergency regulations adopted by the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission during its most recent meeting on June 26. Rules are
Gov. Pillen Appoints Roskens to Game and Parks Commission
Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Lisa Roskens of Omaha to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Roskens will serve as the representative
Gov. Pillen Announces Resignation of DED Director Belitz
Governor Jim Pillen announced the resignation of K.C. Belitz, director of the Department of Economic Development (DED). His final day with the state is
Gov. Pillen Advocates for Merging Agencies, Improving State’s Water Quantity & Quality
Governor Jim Pillen testified before the Nebraska Legislature’s Natural Resources Committee in favor of LB317 to merge the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with
Attorney General Hilgers Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Attorney General Hilgers is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Nebraska joins 50 states and territories