Latest News from the Governor's Office (original) (raw)

• Gov. Pillen Offers Statement on Status of Special Session for Winner Take All

September 13, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen offered the following statement regarding the status of consideration for a special session on restoring winner-take-all (WTA) to Nebraska’s allocation of electoral college votes:

• Gov. Pillen, Senators and Dept. of Ag Present Laws to Protect Nebraska from Foreign Adversaries during News Conference on 9/11

September 11, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – On the anniversary of 9/11 – the worst terror attack to occur on U.S. soil -- Governor Jim Pillen joined state senators in presenting three new laws aimed at enhancing security for the state and the nation. The bills, two of which address land ownership, were the focus of a news conference and ceremonial bill signing at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island.

• Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on Patriot Day

September 10, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day, September 11, 2024. Flags should be flown from sunrise to sunset.

• Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Following a Shooting Inside Omaha School

September 10, 2024
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen continues to monitor developments in the aftermath of an altercation between two students that led to a shooting inside Northwest High School in Omaha. Based on the latest police reports, the incident was isolated to the two students, one of whom was critically injured.

• Gov. Pillen Announces Resignation of DAS Director

September 04, 2024
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the resignation of Jason Jackson, director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and chief human resources officer. Jackson, who has been with the state since 2016, is leaving to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. His last day is Sept. 27.