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Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration & Assistance
May 2, 2024 / Press Releases
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has submitted a request to President Joe Biden requesting a federal disaster declaration for the state. It ...
WTAS: Ricketts is “Champion of Reason & Common Sense” for Fighting Against EV Mandate
May 2, 2024 / Press Releases
OMAHA, NE – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, announced support fro...
Nebraska Joins 21-State Coalition in Lawsuit against Unconstitutional ATF Rule
May 2, 2024 / AG
Lincoln – Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition of 21 states in a lawsuit opposing an ATF rule that would prevent law-abiding Amer...
Governor Pillen Declares May is Beef Month in Nebraska
May 2, 2024 / NBC
Lincoln, NE (May 1, 2024) – Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed May as “Beef Month” in Nebraska highlighting the importance of Nebrask...
Gov. Pillen Joins 26 Governors Standing in Solidarity with the Jewish Community
May 1, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and 26 governors unanimously issued a statement supporting the Jewish community and recognizing May ...
UNL researchers advance Soil Health Cycle concept
May 1, 2024 / By Nicole Heldt, Research Project Coordinator Maharjan Soils Lab, UNL PREEC
Inspired by an extension event survey comment, Dr. Bijesh Maharjan, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Li...
Nebraskans Want Immediate and Long-term State Funding for Child Care
May 1, 2024 / Press Release
Survey: 79% of Voters Support Using State Funds to Help Solve Child Care Crisis May 1, 2024 – A new statewide public opinion survey released...
Governor Pillen Proclaims May as Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska
May 1, 2024 / NSB
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 1, 2024) – Governor Jim Pillen has once again demonstrated his commitment to sustainable energy by designating the month o...
Gov. Pillen Joins Opposition to Proposed Legislation Moving Nebraska Air Guard to Space Force
May 1, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen is standing with 52 other state and territorial governors opposing proposed federal legislation that would endang...
Mid-America Manufacturing Expands for the Month: Job Losses Continue with Elevated Inflation
May 1, 2024 / Creighton University
April 2024 Survey Highlights:-Overall, th3 Business Conditions Index, climbed to its highest level since September 2023.-The wholesale price remain...
Severe Weather Possible
May 1, 2024 / NWS
Key Message #1:- Although there is still uncertainty in the "finer details", particularly counties from I-80 southward into KS stand a chance of se...
Gov. Pillen Orders Deployment of Soldiers to Support Law Enforcement in Elkhorn
May 1, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has ordered the deployment of soldiers with the Nebraska National Guard to assist with security in neighbor...
Nebraska Corn Growers Association’s Statement on Treasury’s 40B Guidance on SAF
May 1, 2024 / NCG
Lincoln, Neb. – Nebraska corn farmers are frustrated and unsatisfied by the announcement from the U.S. Department of Treasury (USDOT) l...
Gov. Pillen Issues Executive Order To Eliminate Vacant Government Positions And Reduce Spending
May 1, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed Executive Order 24-03, which will eliminate government positions that have remained vacant more th...
Three to be Honored at UNMC Omaha Commencement Ceremony May 4
Apr 30, 2024 / UNMC
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will honor three individuals with special awards at its May 4 Omaha commencement at 9 a.m. at Baxter Aren...
NE. Insurance Department Advises About Post-Storm Claims
Apr 30, 2024 / Dept of Insurance
Lincoln, NE (April 30, 2024) - Over the weekend, multiple Nebraska cities and towns experienced significant damage from hail and tornadoes. As...
Groundwater Levels Continue to Decline
Apr 30, 2024 / Mark Mesarch, School of Natural Resources
Lincoln, Nebraska, May 1, 2024 — Groundwater levels in much of Nebraska continue to decline after several years of prolonged drought, accordi...
Malcolm X to be Inducted into Nebraska Hall of Fame
Apr 30, 2024 / History NE
LINCOLN, NE, 04/30/24 - The Nebraska Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that Malcolm X will be inducted as the 27th member of the Nebraska Hall of...
Nebraska Celebrates Renewable Fuels Month This May
Apr 30, 2024 / NSB
Renewable Fuels Month highlights the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, especially for Nebraskans. The month of May m...
Gov. Pillen And NEMA Provide Updates In Aftermath Of Devastating Storms
Apr 30, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) are providing updates concerning the response and recov...
Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events
Apr 30, 2024 / Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during the m...
UNMC seeking leader for Kearney medical school expansion
Apr 30, 2024 / UNMC
The UNMC College of Medicine is seeking a regional associate dean of medicine as it prepares for the first cohort of medical students to be accepte...
AG Warns of Tornado Relief Scams
Apr 30, 2024 / AG
In light of recent tornadoes in Nebraska, many individuals and organizations will offer services to help those affected. Unfortunately, scam compan...
Governor Pillen Issues Emergency Declaration for Three Counties
Apr 28, 2024 / Press Releases
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued an emergency declaration in the aftermath of severe weather that started April 25 and continued ...
Governor Pillen, Smith, Ricketts React to Damaging Storms; Governor Orders State Resource Assistance
Apr 26, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in the aftermath of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that resulted in dama...
