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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...