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Ready to Work for the American People

Nov 11, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

This week, the American people chose to return Donald Trump to the White House while also electing a Republican majority to the Senate, and likely ...

Gov. Pillen Sends Senators the 2024 School Property Tax Collection Report;

Nov 11, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is providing state senators with the newly published 2024 School Property Tax Collection Report, aimed at p...

Governor Pillen’s Trade Mission Wraps Up in Czech Republic, Continues to Germany

Nov 11, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen will concluded the first leg of his trade mission to Central Europe, holding his final meetings in the Czec...

Nebraska Crop Progress Production Report

Nov 8, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. November 8, 2024 - Based on November 1 conditions, Nebraska's 2024 corn crop is forecast at 1.88 billion bushels, up 9% from las...

Keith Olsen, PharmD, to retire as dean of UNMC College of Pharmacy

Nov 8, 2024 / UNMC

Keith Olsen, PharmD, Joseph D. Williams Endowed Dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy, has announced his decision t...

More Than 14 Tons of Medications Collected at DEA Omaha Division Take Back Day Event

Nov 8, 2024 / Emily Murray Public Information Officer

OMAHA, Neb.  – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division, alongside 135 state and local law enforcement partners, collect...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Let’s Get to Work

Nov 8, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

The 2024 election is over. Americans voted for change. President Donald Trump’s re-election, along with Republican majorities in the House an...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Nov 8, 2024 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...

Gov. Pillen Shares Veterans Day Statement, Highlights Recognition Events and Resources

Nov 7, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting recognition events and resources for military veterans ahead of Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. ...

Nebraskans are Encouraged to Start Preparing for Winter Weather

Nov 7, 2024 / NEMA

November 7, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  —  It is never too early to start preparing for winter weather. Nebraskans could experience more ...

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Results of 2024 General Election

Nov 6, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement on the results of the 2024 general election:“Today is a great d...

Nebraskans Vote to Repeal LB1402

Nov 6, 2024 / Press Release

Lincoln, NE -- It took two years, two successful petition drives, and more than 200,000 signatures from Nebraskans to ensure voters could decide at...

Preston Love Jr.'s Election Night Remarks: Thanking Supporters + Charting Next Steps Celebrating the Victories

Nov 6, 2024 / Press Release

OMAHA, NE - U.S. Senate candidate Preston Love, Jr. delivered remarks tonight in Omaha, conceding the election to Pete Ricketts, thanking his suppo...

Nebraska Bishops Celebrate Pro-Life Victory: Voters Reject Initiative 439, Pass Initiative 434

Nov 6, 2024 / Press Release

Lincoln, Nebraska – On Tuesday, November 5th, Nebraska voters rejected an extreme abortion ballot proposal, Initiative 439, and simultaneousl...

Gov. Pillen to Lead State Delegation to Czech Republic and Germany

Nov 5, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – This week, Governor Jim Pillen and state leaders will embark on a diplomatic and trade mission to the Czech Republic and German...

Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory in Nebraska-Led Challenge to Federal Contractor Minimum Wage

Nov 5, 2024 / AG

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a federal appellate victory this morning in Nebraska v. Su. The case, which Nebraska brought with ...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Nov 4, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. November 4, 2024 - For the week ending November 3, 2024, there were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's Nat...

NDCS Launches Hospice Care Volunteer Program

Nov 4, 2024 / NDCS

November 4, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) has launched a program aimed at bringing transform...

Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to Boards & Commissions

Nov 4, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced appointments made to boards and commissions from June 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024.A...

Growing a Brighter, More Prosperous Future

Nov 2, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

The American economy is powered by innovation and the hard-working Americans who faithfully do their jobs every day. The role of the federal govern...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating Nebraska Manufacturing

Nov 2, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

Manufacturing is critical for Nebraska’s economy. It contributes $21.6 billion to our annual gross domestic product. That’s a 57% incre...

UNMC research continues to reach new levels

Nov 2, 2024 / UNMC

UNMC research continues to grow, with total research expenditures increasing by 8% to $217.7 million in fiscal year 2024, the largest total in UNMC...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Nov 2, 2024 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...

Troopers Encourage Safety as Huskers Return to Action in Lincoln

Nov 2, 2024 / NSP

November 1, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — After several weeks on the road, the Huskers return home to Memorial Stadium and the Nebraska State ...

Poll Shows Most Rural Nebraskans have Economic Concerns

Nov 2, 2024 / Becky Vogt, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication

Lincoln, Nebraska, Nov. 1, 2024 — Most rural Nebraskans are at least somewhat concerned about their household’s cost of living, income ...