U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) was appointed deputy whip by newly-elected Majority Whip, Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.). In this role, Fischer will unite her
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Attorney General Hilgers Sends Cease and Desist Letters to 82 Lincoln Stores Selling THC-Containing Products
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced his office’s expansion of its fight against illegal or unlawful synthetic THC by issuing cease & desist letters relating
Husker Football Coach Matt Rhule to Headline Governor’s Summit in August
Governor Jim Pillen announced that Matt Rhule, head football coach for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will keynote the Governor’s Summit the morning of August
Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from West Nile Virus
The first reported human case of West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2025 season has been detected in the East Central District Health Department.
Governor Jim Pillen Appoints Katie Thurber as Labor Commissioner
Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Katie Thurber as commissioner for the Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL). Thurber has been serving in the
Smith, Larson, Fischbach, Panetta Reintroduce Bill to Expand Access to Veterinarians in Rural Areas
Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE), John Larson (D-CT), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act, legislation to help address
Valuation Protest Deadline on or before June 30, 2025
The Nebraska Department of Revenue, Property Assessment Division reminds property owners that valuation protests must be filed on or before Monday, June 30, 2025.
Gov. Pillen Signs Last of Bills to Protect Children Online
A package of bills aimed at protecting kids, and introduced on behalf of Governor Jim Pillen, are now law. He signed the last of
Gov. Pillen Signs Bill Creating Protections from Cryptocurrency Fraud
Governor Jim Pillen has signed LB609 into law. This bipartisan, law-enforcement-supported legislation establishes the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act to help combat fraud
Gov. Pillen Announces Chairperson Cotton Retirement from Parole Board
Governor Jim Pillen announced the retirement of Rosalyn Cotton from the Board of Parole. Cotton has served on the board since 2005. She was