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Colonel Waugh Sworn-In as Nebraska State Patrol Superintendent
Jun 2, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
Hear the ceremony below. See the Facebook Live video here. June 2, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Colonel Bryan Waugh took the oa...
Flood Watch Issued
Jun 2, 2025 / NWS Hastings
The entire area is in a Slight Risk for severe weather. Damaging wind, isolated large hail, and excessive rainfall are the primary threats with ton...
Troopers Find Thousands of Fentanyl Pills, Meth in I-80 Traffic Stop
Jun 2, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 2, 2025 (York, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested an Arizona man after locating over 20 pounds ...
Governor Pillen Signs Key National Security Legislation
Jun 2, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement celebrating the passage of LB644, the Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agen...
UNL Seeks Input from Nebraska Ag Landowners and Tenants in New Crop Share Survey
Jun 2, 2025 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., May 30 — Agricultural landowners and tenants in Nebraska who are involved in crop share lease agreements are invited to partic...
Gov. Pillen Signs Last of Bills to Protect Children Online
May 30, 2025 / Laura Strimple
Hear the press conference below. LINCOLN, NE – A package of bills aimed at protecting kids, and introduced on behalf of Governor Jim Pillen,...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: SNAP Next Step
May 30, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
Make government work with proven Nebraska solutions that are ready for America. That is my mission as your U.S. Senator. When I was Governor, my ad...
Pillen Announces Re-Election Campaign for Governor
May 29, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen launched his re-election campaign on Thursday morning, touting his record of delivering conserva...
Nebraska Soybean Board Engages Fire Departments on Soy-Based Firefighting Foam at Nebraska State Fire School
May 29, 2025 / Tom Hoxmeier
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 29, 2025) – The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) participated in the Nebraska State Fire School expo in Grand Island earlier t...
Governor Reacts to Legislative Action
May 29, 2025 / Laura Strimple
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Passage of Stand With Women ActLINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen provided the following statement upon passage of LB89...
Joint Statement by Governor Jim Pillen, Speaker of the Legislature John Arch, and Secretary of State Bob Evnen Regarding Line-Item Vetoes
May 27, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — The Governor, the Legislature, and the Secretary of State continue to disagree about whether the constitutional requirements fo...
Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
May 27, 2025 / USDA
NEBRASKA CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITIONLINCOLN, Neb. May 27, 2025 - For the week ending May 25, 2025, there were 4.0 days suitable for fieldwork,...
Legislature Sustains Governor Pillen’s Veto of LB287
May 27, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — Today, the Nebraska Legislature voted to sustain Governor Jim Pillen’s veto of LB287. The Governor’s veto letter, i...
Nebraska Cattle on Feed Report
May 25, 2025 / USDA
NEBRASKA CATTLE ON FEED UP 2% LINCOLN, Neb. May 23, 2025 - Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.55 million c...
Troopers Urge Safety for Busy Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2025 / NSP
May 21, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The summer travel season is getting underway! As roadways get busier with summer traffic, the Nebraska S...
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Approval of Gubernatorial Appointees
May 23, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is celebrating the approval of three gubernatorial appointees to two executive code agencies. Today, Jesse ...
President Trump Approves Federal Disaster Declaration for March Storm
May 23, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has been notified that a federal disaster declaration submitted to President Donald Trump has been approved...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Beef Month
May 23, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
Nebraska is the Beef State. In May, we celebrate National Beef Month. Agriculture is the heart and soul of our state, and beef is a cornerst...
Colonel Waugh Confirmed by Nebraska Legislature
May 22, 2025 / Nebraska State Patrol
(Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, members of the Nebraska Legislature voted to confirm the appointment of Colonel Bryan D. Waugh as Superi...
Ricketts Discusses Biofuels and Year-Round Nationwide E15 with Secretary Zeldin
May 22, 2025 / Senator Pete Ricketts Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing with Administrator of the EPA Lee Zeldin, U.S. Senator Pet...
Gov. Pillen Vetoes LB287 for Government Oversite and SID Taxation Concerns
May 22, 2025 / Governors Office Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has vetoed LB287, which was amended to include two other bills prior to final passage by the Legislature on...
Troopers Urge Safety for Busy Memorial Day Weekend
May 21, 2025 / Nebraska State Patrol
(Lincoln, Neb.) — The summer travel season is getting underway! As roadways get busier with summer traffic, the Nebraska State Patrol r...
Gov. Pillen Signs Legislation Protecting Kids From Big Tech
May 20, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB140, LB383, and LB172 – a slate of legislation brought on his behalf, aimed at provid...
Gov. Pillen Signs Legislation Banning Fake Meat in Nebraska
May 20, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCON, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB246, banning the production, sale, promotion and distribution of fake meat in Nebraska. The ...
Burn Ban Set to Expire Tonight, No Additional Order to Be Issued by Gov. Pillen
May 20, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – A burn ban from Governor Jim Pillen will be allowed to expire at midnight, as scheduled. The order was issued on May 9 and larg...