Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Katie Thurber as commissioner for the Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL). Thurber has been serving in the
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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
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory in Nebraska-led Challenge to California’s Electric-Truck Mandates
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that California has agreed to repeal its electric-truck mandates that reach well beyond California’s borders. This amounts to a
Fourth Summer EBT Issuances Expungement Occurring
The Department of Health and Human Services is sending out expungement letters for unused Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) funds. Federal requirements deem that
Nebraska Early Dental Health Starter Kit Educational Program
As children grow, so does the importance of establishing routine strong oral health habits to prevent dental decay and Early Childhood Caries, an infectious
Dogs Temporarily Restricted on WMAs
Nebraska Game and Parks reminds outdoors enthusiasts that dogs are not allowed on state wildlife management areas from May 1 through July 31, except