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Four New Representatives on the Nebraska Beef Council Board

Jan 16, 2025 / Adam Wegner, Director of Marketing

Kearney, NE – Nebraska Beef Council is pleased to announce the four new members that have been elected to its Board of Directors. The newly e...

Attorney General Hilgers’ Announces Legislative Priorities

Jan 16, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO BELOW.January 16, 2025 Attorney General Mike Hilgers hosted a press conference today to highlight his legislative priorities...

Rural Mainstreet Economy Contracts Again

Jan 16, 2025 / Creighton University

January 2025 Survey Results at-a-Glance:-The overall Rural Mainstreet index fell below growth neutral for the 16th time in the past 17 months. ...

Reaction to the Passing of Jack Hoffman

Jan 15, 2025 / Press Release

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on the Passing of Jack HoffmanLINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement on the passing ...

Smith, Edwards, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Unfair Tax Preparation

Jan 15, 2025 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-NC), and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced t...

Gov. Pillen’s State of the State Address & Nebraska Appleseed Response

Jan 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE -- President Kelly, Speaker Arch, members of the 109th Legislature, tribal leaders, fellow Nebraskans. What a time of promise and...

Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory on EPA Filing

Jan 15, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Lincoln--Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has closed the file on Californ...

Governor Pillen and Senators Introduce Legislation to Benefit Nebraska Agriculture

Jan 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and state senators presented three bills critical to preserving and protecting agriculture in Nebras...

Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, NDOT and NPS Recognize Snow Fighter Recognition Week

Jan 15, 2025 / Jeni Campana

Jan. 14, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly together with the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the N...

Gov. Pillen Directs Flags at State Buildings to Fly at Full Staff on Inauguration Day

Jan 14, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that flags at the State Capitol and all other state buildings will be raised to full staff...

PSC Closes Lumen Investigation

Jan 14, 2025 / PSC

Lincoln, January 14, 2025- The Nebraska Public Service Commission has approved an Order(911-075/PI-248, 911-077/C-5581/PI-252) closing its investig...

Governor Pillen, Attorney General Hilgers, and Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Nebraska Children

Jan 13, 2025 / Laura Strimple

Lincoln, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined Attorney General Mike Hilgers and state senators to speak on four bills which will be introdu...

Get Ready to Bust a Move with the  2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program!

Jan 13, 2025 / Demi Kulper Social Impact and Communications Coordinator

When the Girl Scout Cookies drop, the Panda-Monium begins! The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program is here. With the adorable panda as our 2025 mascot, ...

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Regarding New PSC Leadership and Return to Office Resolution

Jan 13, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement concerning recent action by the Nebraska Public Service Commission (P...

Nebraska Library Commission Announces Public Library Accreditation

Jan 13, 2025 / Bailee Juroshek

Nebraska Library Commission Library Development Director Christa Porter recently announced the accreditation of thirty-eight public libraries acros...

Gov. Pillen Joins Republican Governors Advocating Passage of DOGE Efficiencies

Jan 13, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has joined 25 other Republican governors in a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majori...

Legislative Round-Up: Week of Jan. 8

Jan 13, 2025 / Josie Golka, Nebraska News Service

LINCOLN--The 109th Nebraska Legislature convened last week for the first days of the 2025 session to swear in newly elected state senators, elect c...

Gov. Pillen, Sen. Kauth and Athletes Introduce Stand With Women Act

Jan 11, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined state senators and female athletes announcing the Stand With Women Act (LB89). Senator Kathle...

Safeguarding American Sovereignty

Jan 11, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

Ensuring the United States meets challenges we face around the world is a demanding but vital task. Dispute resolution and advanced international c...

Nebraska December 2024 Grain and Hay Stocks

Jan 10, 2025 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. January 10, 2025 - Nebraska corn stocks in all positions on December 1, 2024 totaled 1.36 billion bushels, up 1% from 2023, acco...

Nebraska 2024 Annual Crop Production Summary

Jan 10, 2025 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. January 10, 2025 - Corn for grain production in Nebraska based on year-end surveys is estimated at 1.80 billion bushels, up 4% f...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Holding Criminal Illegal Aliens Accountable

Jan 10, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

The federal government has a fundamental responsibility to secure our borders. President Biden utterly failed to do that. Criminal illegal aliens h...

Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation and Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Report

Jan 10, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

AUDIO OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE CAN BE HEARD BELOW.Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers, Governor Jim Pillen, and Colonel John Bolduc gathered in the...

Nebraska Delegation Celebrates Enactment of Legislation Led by Smith, Ricketts to Honor Late Third District Representatives

Jan 10, 2025 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE), along with Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) ...

Ricketts Shares Proven Solutions to Cut Waste and Make the Federal Government Work Better

Jan 10, 2025 / Ian Swanson

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) shared Nebraska’s successes in cutting waste and ma...