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
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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
Fischer Appointed Deputy Whip
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
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.


