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Joint Statement by Governor Jim Pillen, Speaker of the Legislature John Arch, and Secretary of State Bob Evnen Regarding Line-Item Vetoes
May 27, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — The Governor, the Legislature, and the Secretary of State continue to disagree about whether the constitutional requirements fo...
Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
May 27, 2025 / USDA
NEBRASKA CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITIONLINCOLN, Neb. May 27, 2025 - For the week ending May 25, 2025, there were 4.0 days suitable for fieldwork,...
Legislature Sustains Governor Pillen’s Veto of LB287
May 27, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — Today, the Nebraska Legislature voted to sustain Governor Jim Pillen’s veto of LB287. The Governor’s veto letter, i...
Nebraska Cattle on Feed Report
May 25, 2025 / USDA
NEBRASKA CATTLE ON FEED UP 2% LINCOLN, Neb. May 23, 2025 - Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.55 million c...
Troopers Urge Safety for Busy Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2025 / NSP
May 21, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The summer travel season is getting underway! As roadways get busier with summer traffic, the Nebraska S...
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Approval of Gubernatorial Appointees
May 23, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is celebrating the approval of three gubernatorial appointees to two executive code agencies. Today, Jesse ...
President Trump Approves Federal Disaster Declaration for March Storm
May 23, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has been notified that a federal disaster declaration submitted to President Donald Trump has been approved...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Beef Month
May 23, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
Nebraska is the Beef State. In May, we celebrate National Beef Month. Agriculture is the heart and soul of our state, and beef is a cornerst...
Colonel Waugh Confirmed by Nebraska Legislature
May 22, 2025 / Nebraska State Patrol
(Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, members of the Nebraska Legislature voted to confirm the appointment of Colonel Bryan D. Waugh as Superi...
Ricketts Discusses Biofuels and Year-Round Nationwide E15 with Secretary Zeldin
May 22, 2025 / Senator Pete Ricketts Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing with Administrator of the EPA Lee Zeldin, U.S. Senator Pet...
Gov. Pillen Vetoes LB287 for Government Oversite and SID Taxation Concerns
May 22, 2025 / Governors Office Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has vetoed LB287, which was amended to include two other bills prior to final passage by the Legislature on...
Troopers Urge Safety for Busy Memorial Day Weekend
May 21, 2025 / Nebraska State Patrol
(Lincoln, Neb.) — The summer travel season is getting underway! As roadways get busier with summer traffic, the Nebraska State Patrol r...
Gov. Pillen Signs Legislation Protecting Kids From Big Tech
May 20, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB140, LB383, and LB172 – a slate of legislation brought on his behalf, aimed at provid...
Gov. Pillen Signs Legislation Banning Fake Meat in Nebraska
May 20, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCON, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB246, banning the production, sale, promotion and distribution of fake meat in Nebraska. The ...
Burn Ban Set to Expire Tonight, No Additional Order to Be Issued by Gov. Pillen
May 20, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – A burn ban from Governor Jim Pillen will be allowed to expire at midnight, as scheduled. The order was issued on May 9 and larg...
NDOT News Release -- April 2025 Traffic Fatality Toll
May 20, 2025 / NDOT
May 20, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of April 2025, twenty people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, accord...
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Announces Farmers First Initiative, Approves Nebraska SNAP Waiver During Tour of Ag Businesses with Gov. Pillen
May 20, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on a day-long visit that included three sepa...
Gov Pillen Joins Sec Rollins as She Approves First-in-the-Nation Waiver to Restrict Soda & Energy Drinks from Food Stamps in Nebraska
May 20, 2025 / Laura Strimple
FREMONT, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins in Nebraska today as she signed the first-in-the-nation...
Pillen Veto Stands: No Taxpayer Benefits for Repeat Drug Felons
May 19, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen’s veto of LB319, which would expand access to taxpayer-funded food stamps for felony drug deal...
Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
May 19, 2025 / USDA
NEBRASKA CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITIONLINCOLN, Neb. May 19, 2025 - For the week ending May 18, 2025, there were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork,...
Next Class of Nebraska LEAD being sought
May 19, 2025 / KRGI news
Kurtis Harms joined Brian Gallagher for a discussion on the Nebraska LEAD program. Hear the interview below. Click here for more information.
Severe Weather Possible
May 18, 2025 / NWS
Key Message #1: The whole area is in a slight to enhanced risk of severe storms today into tonight. Key Message #2: Locations primarily near and e...
Severe Weather Could Hit Sunday
May 17, 2025 / NWS Hastings
Key Message #1: There is a slight to enhanced risk of severe storms Sunday evening into Sunday night. Key Message #2: There is a marginal to sligh...
Gov. Pillen Commits Administrative and Resource Support for Medical Cannabis Commission as it Begins its Regulatory Work
May 16, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his intentions to provide administrative support and resources to the newly-created Medica...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Backing the Blue
May 16, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
This week is National Police Week. It’s a time to thank the law enforcement officers who keep us safe. Officers across Nebraska work hard to ...