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Smith, Sewell Reintroduce Critical Access Hospital Relief Act

Jan 17, 2025 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to repeal the Centers for Med...

NDEE releases report on statewide Nitrate in Drinking Water Study

Jan 17, 2025 / NDEE

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) has released a report following the completion of the Nebraska Nitra...

Cold Weather Coming

Jan 17, 2025 / NWS

Arctic air will move into the area Saturday night bringing bitterly cold temperatures to the area. Wind Chill values of -15 to -25 degrees are poss...

Platte Institute, Speaker Arch, Legislative Leaders Unveil G.O.A.T. Initiative to Modernize Nebraska’s Regulations

Jan 17, 2025 / Platte Institute

LINCOLN, NE — Today, the Platte Institute hosted a press conference at the Nebraska State Capitol to announce the launch of the G.O.A.T. (Gov...

Gov. Pillens Town Hall in McCook

Jan 16, 2025 / Josh Keenportz

Governor Jim Pillen hosted a town hall in McCook on Thursday January 16th at The Coppermill SteakHouse and Lounge 

LB346 Introduced on Governor’s Behalf; Creates Efficiencies across Boards, Commissions and Other Entities

Jan 16, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE -- Doubling down on efforts to ‘clean out the closets’ and create efficiencies across state government, Governor Jim Pillen...

December Traffic Fatality Toll

Jan 16, 2025 / NDOT

Jan. 16, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of December 2024, seventeen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways,...

Most 17-Year-Olds Now Eligible to Register to Vote

Jan 16, 2025 / Tracy Overstreet

Grand Island, Nebr.-Along with the new year comes the opportunity for most 17-year-old Nebraskans to register to vote. “Nebraska law allows ...

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...