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Gov. Pillen Issues Statement and Outlines Actions Relative to Removal of Capitol Pictures by Sen. Cavanaugh
Jan 15, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen provided the following statement relative to the recent removal of pictures in the Capitol by Senator Macha...
State Transportation Improvement Plan Amendment Announced
Jan 15, 2026 / NDOT
Jan. 14, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is accepting public comment regarding its proposed amen...
Gov. Pillen Presents Bill Eliminating Outdated Agency Reports
Jan 15, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Following successful efforts to reduce red tape, eliminate outdated and defunct regulatory requirements and essentially ‘...
Gov. Pillen Advocates for Education Bills
Jan 15, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is building on his track record of advancing legislation aimed at improving the teaching and learning exper...
Red Willow County Inmate Dies in Custody
Jan 14, 2026 / RWCSO- Kevin Darling
It is with deepest sympathy that I report the passing of Blaine Allen Freichs while in custody of the Red Willow County Detention Center. The incid...
Ricketts, Coons Lead Bipartisan Bill to Boost Bio-Manufacturing and Expand Markets for Nebraska Ag
Jan 14, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Renewable Chemicals Act. The biparti...
Real Money, Real Decisions: UNK finance students manage $400K investment portfolio
Jan 14, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
KEARNEY – At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, learning about the stock market goes far beyond textbooks and lectures. Business student...
Statement From Osborn: What Has Ricketts’ Team Learned About Tyson’s Potential Anti-Trust Violations?
Jan 13, 2026 / Press Release
OMAHA, NE — Today, Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn released the following statement: “The day after I called on the DOJ t...
The Antidote: A Novel Proclaimed the 2026 One Book One Nebraska
Jan 13, 2026 / Bailee Juroshek
On Jan. 13, 2026 Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation honoring the 2026 One Book One Nebraska selection The Antidote: A Novel (Knopf, 2025) by...
Over 40 measures introduced on Day Five at the Nebraska Legislature
Jan 13, 2026 / KRGI News
See the highlights of the bill introductions at the Nebraska Legislature from the Unicameral Update here.
Wes Wilmot Files for Legislature in District 38
Jan 13, 2026 / Wes Wilmot
Beaver City, NE –On Friday, Wes Wilmot filed the required paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office to appear on the ballot a...
Nebraska Schools Among 63 Nationally Recognized for Academic Achievement In 2025
Jan 13, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
Two Nebraska schools are among 63 across the U.S. that have been named 2025 National ESEA Distinguished Schools for the extraordinary success in im...
McKeon Resigns as District 41 State Senator
Jan 13, 2026 / KRGI News
In a tearful prepared statement, Dan McKeon resigned as District 41 State Senator this morning. The action came before debate on his potential expu...
Nebraska Environmental Education Conference 2026
Jan 12, 2026 / Amber Schiltz Program Director, NACEE
“Rising Together: Building Belonging through Art, Ecology & Stories of Place” Kearney, NE — [January 12, 2026] — The N...
Republican State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg Officially Files Candidacy
Jan 12, 2026 / Daniel Bass,
LINCOLN, Neb. – Republican State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg officially filed his candidacy for State Treasurer. Spellerberg served as th...
Hastings College to feature two world premieres, 119 high school students at annual honor festival
Jan 12, 2026 / Michael Howie
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College will hold its 62nd Annual Honor Band and 54th Annual Honor Choir concert on Monday, January 19, at 5:...
Nebraska Public Schools Celebrate Record-Breaking Advanced Placement (AP) Performance and Participation in 2025
Jan 12, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska Department of Education is proud to announce significant gains in student achievement and participation in the College Board’s A...
Several Bills Introduced on Friday
Jan 10, 2026 / KRGI News
Several bills were introduced at the legislature on Friday. See the story from Unicameral Update here.
Defending America’s Interests
Jan 10, 2026 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
From its creation by President James Monroe in 1823 until today, the Monroe Doctrine has been a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy. This policy ass...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Backing the Blue in 2026
Jan 9, 2026 / Pete Ricketts
Each year on January 9th, we recognize Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. It’s a time to thank the police officers who keep us safe. &nb...
Dan Osborn Raises Over $2 Million in 2025, Far Exceeding Pace From Last Cycle
Jan 8, 2026 / Press Release
OMAHA, NE — Today, Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn’s campaign announced raising over $2 million in 2025. That figure...
PSC Issues Mid-Season Reminder on Cold Weather Rule
Jan 8, 2026 / Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
LINCOLN – Although residents have enjoyed some unseasonably warm temperatures recently, the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is ...
AG Hilgers Claims Victory as New Federal Dietary Guidelines Reject Push to Demote Beef
Jan 8, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a major policy victory for the State of Nebraska following the release of the Diet...
Common Cause Seeks Court Order to Stop Release of Voter Data
Jan 7, 2026 / Kenny Colston
LINCOLN, NE — Common Cause is seeking an immediate stop to Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen’s threat to release sensitive voter da...
Nebraska’s November Unemployment Rate Remains 3.0 Percent
Jan 7, 2026 / NDOL
LINCOLN - Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for November 2025 is 3.0 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate has been unchanged i...