U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), both members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, celebrated their bipartisan
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Dr. Julie Downing Honored with Friend of NSASSP Award
The Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals (NSASSP) has named Julie Downing, Ed.D., of Chadron, Professional Learning Coordinator for Educational Service Unit 13
Use of Nebraska State Seal in Political Campaigns is Prohibited
Ahead of the 2026 election season, Secretary of State Bob Evnen reminds candidates that the use of the Great Seal of the State of
Gov. Pillen Reappoints Zingula to Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Governor Jim Pillen has announced his reappointment of Doug Zingula of Crawford, to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Zingula represents District 7 (Panhandle).
Gov. Pillen Presents Annual State Threat Assessment
Against the backdrop of a KC-135 Stratotanker and an audience that included members of the Nebraska National Guard and the Committee on Pacific Conflict,
Gov. Pillen’s Historic Income Tax Cuts Effective in January
Governor Jim Pillen, a champion for lower taxes, is highlighting the historic income tax cuts set to take effect in January as part of
Attorney General Hilgers Secures Settlement with Menards
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a multistate settlement with Menard Inc. d/b/a Menards, the home improvement retail chain. The settlement resolves claims made in
Grant Program to Fund Research on State’s at-Risk Species
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is accepting applications for proposals to fund research on Nebraska’s at-risk species. Grant applications are due Jan. 30,
First-in-the-Nation Waiver Restricting Soda and Energy Drinks from SNAP Takes Effect January 1
In April 2025, Governor Jim Pillen signed a letter of intent seeking a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to remove soda
Gov. Pillen Appoints Ashley Newmyer as Director of Public Health
Governor Jim Pillen is announcing his appointment of Ashley Newmyer as director of the Division of Public Health for the Department of Health and


