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Paid Sick Time Law is Effective October 1

Sep 25, 2025 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (paid sick time law) goes into effect Wednesday, October 1, 2025.  The new la...

Former State Official and Lincoln Club Owner Indicted

Sep 25, 2025 / Amy Donato

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned an Indictment charging Hobert Rup...

Nebraska One of Five States Selected to Participate in TANF Fiscal Responsibility Act Pilot

Sep 25, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Nebraska is one of five states that will be part of a pilot program designed to impro...

Governor Signs Proclamation for Cooperative Month

Sep 25, 2025 / Deb Mazour

LINCOLN, NE–A proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Cooperative Month was signed by Governor Jim Pillen. This coincides with the annual re...

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Following Federal Indictment of Former Liquor Control Commission Director

Sep 25, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement upon the announcement of federal charges brought against Hobert Rupe, former...