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Pillen Says Voters Gave 'Clear Mandate' on Property Taxes, Pushes 'Cap, Cover, Cut' Plan

7 Nov 2026 10:38 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says Tuesday's election delivered a mandate to fix property taxes, promoting a 'Cap, Cover, Cut' strategy for the 2027 legislative session.

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Nebraska CIO Matt McCarville Resigns, Pillen Announces

4 Nov 2026 10:31 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska's chief information officer Matt McCarville is stepping down, Governor Jim Pillen has announced. McCarville will end his service to the state in early December.

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Nebraska Ranks in Top 10 States for Business Survival Rates, Federal Report Shows

2 Nov 2026 2:17 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

A U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows Nebraska among the top 10 states for private sector business survival rates from 2000 to 2026, according to Governor Pillen's office.

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Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board Adds $23.2 Million to Revenue Projections

31 Oct 2026 10:24 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska's Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted to add $23.2 million to current fiscal year General Fund revenue projections, prompting comment from Gov. Jim Pillen.

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Nebraska Governor Pillen Announces 28 Census Tracts Approved in New Federal Opportunity Zones Program

30 Oct 2026 11:58 a.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Twenty-eight Nebraska census tracts submitted by Governor Jim Pillen this summer have been approved by the U.S. Treasury, bringing investment to rural and urban communities across all three congressional districts.

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Nebraska Gov. Pillen Issues Statement After Lincoln Police Complete Investigation

30 Oct 2026 11:58 a.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has issued a statement following the completion of an investigation by the Lincoln Police Department, though the release did not include the statement's contents.

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Pillen, DOE Official Tout Federal Investments in Nebraska's Energy Grid

29 Oct 2026 4:32 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Governor Jim Pillen and Assistant Secretary Katie Jereza announced additional federal funding resources and recognized Fremont-area projects backed by the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant program.

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Nebraska Has Second-Lowest Supplemental Poverty Rate in the Nation at 7.5%

29 Oct 2026 4:30 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

A recent report ranks Nebraska among the nation's least impoverished states, with a 7.5% supplemental poverty rate — lower than neighboring states, which range from 8% to 10.8%.

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Pillen, First Lady Present New Ribbon to Five Military Spouses

28 Oct 2026 5:37 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and First Lady Suzanne honored five spouses of recently retired Nebraska National Guard soldiers and airmen with the state's new Military Spouse Service Ribbon.

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Gov. Pillen Recognizes Plattsmouth for Drinking Water and Wastewater Upgrades

22 Oct 2026 1:54 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Governor Jim Pillen visited the Plattsmouth Public Library to recognize the city's improvements to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, joined by state officials and Mayor R. Paul Lambert.

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Nebraska Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order to Address Fuel Shortages

19 Oct 2026 10:36 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Governor Jim Pillen issued an executive order to help meet fuel supply demands as shortages are reported across Nebraska and haulers travel further to secure and deliver supplies.

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Pillen Orders Statewide Public Safety Communications Review

15 Oct 2026 10:48 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order creating a Statewide Public Safety Communications Task Force to evaluate the state's communications ecosystem and report back within 60 days.

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Gov. Pillen Signs onto Pledge to Protect Americans from Fraud

15 Oct 2026 10:47 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen joins Vice President JD Vance and other officials in signing a pledge to fight fraud, part of the Trump Administration's federal 'war on fraud'.

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Nebraska Ranks 5th in Index of State Economic Momentum, Gov. Pillen Says

7 Oct 2026 3:06 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska places 5th in the Index of State Economic Momentum, a top-tier result Gov. Jim Pillen says reflects why the state is open for business.

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Pillen Thanks Trump for Executive Order on Diesel Prices

6 Oct 2026 10:19 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen thanked President Donald Trump for signing an executive order at a Grand Island rally aimed at addressing rising diesel prices and helping farmers during fall harvest.

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Nebraska DOR Posts Guidance on Pillen's Diesel Tax Relief and Weight Limit Orders

6 Oct 2026 12:44 p.m. · Source: Nebraska Department of Revenue

Nebraska Department of Revenue updates its website with information and FAQs on two executive orders granting 90 days of diesel tax relief and suspended truck weight limits for harvest hauling.

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Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency for Southeast Nebraska After Record Flooding

2 Oct 2026 4:49 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen declares an emergency for southeast Nebraska after record-setting rainfall and severe flooding, with stranded motorists rescued from flooded roadways.

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Gov. Pillen Hosts 2026 Governor's Summit in Kearney

30 Sep 2026 4:11 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Governor Jim Pillen welcomed more than 1,050 participants to Kearney for the 2026 Governor's Summit: Growing Nebraska and the second annual Governor's Youth Summit.

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Pillen Signs Executive Order Creating Unified Nebraska Economic Strategy

29 Sep 2026 5:22 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Governor Jim Pillen signed Executive Order 26-22 at the Governor's Summit in Kearney, establishing a coordinated statewide approach to business recruitment, site selection and economic expansion.

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Pillen Highlights Report Showing Nebraskans' Savings Double National Average

25 Sep 2026 6:41 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Governor Jim Pillen points to Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City analysis showing Nebraskans' savings are roughly double the national average, citing economic resilience and growth.

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Pillen Highlights ONE RED Initiative's Role in Norfolk Wastewater Project

25 Sep 2026 6:40 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Governor Jim Pillen visited Norfolk to spotlight Nebraska's ONE RED initiative, which could help the city fund a critical wastewater infrastructure project, alongside state and local officials.

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Nebraska Governor Pillen Hosts Reception for Czech President Pavel

25 Sep 2026 6:34 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Governor Jim Pillen hosted an evening reception at the Nebraska State Capitol honoring Czech President Petr Pavel, capping a day of activity for the visiting leader.

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Nebraska Gov. Pillen Issues Executive Orders to Aid Agriculture Community

24 Sep 2026 11:09 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Governor Jim Pillen issues two executive orders granting immediate, temporary relief to Nebraska farmers, ranchers and agricultural transporters amid rising diesel fuel shortages and high harvest-season operating costs.

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Gov. Pillen Welcomes Czech President Petr Pavel to Nebraska

24 Sep 2026 3:58 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen hosted Czech Republic President Petr Pavel in Lincoln to highlight the deep partnership and rich cultural ties shared between the state and the Czech Republic.

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Troy Dannen Named Opening Keynote for 2026 Governor's Summit

24 Sep 2026 9:23 a.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announces UNL athletic director Troy Dannen as opening keynote for the 2026 Governor's Summit, replacing Senator Ben Sasse, who is recovering from liver surgery.

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Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency After Severe Storm Hits Crofton

23 Sep 2026 10:48 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen declared a state of emergency in response to a strong and dangerous storm that impacted the Village of Crofton in Knox County.

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Nebraska Governor Pillen Reminds Residents of September 23 Deadline to Register for 2026 Governor's Summit

21 Sep 2026 5:41 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Governor Jim Pillen is reminding Nebraskans that online registration for the 2026 Governor's Summit closes Wednesday, September 23. Registrations must be submitted through the summit website.

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Nebraska Gov. Pillen Delegates Flag Order for Fallen Yutan Firefighter

21 Sep 2026 9:42 a.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Gov. Jim Pillen has delegated authority to Yutan Mayor Matt Thompson to order flags at half-staff in honor of Firefighter/EMT Wendell D. Pascarelli, who died from line-of-duty-related cancer complications.

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Nebraska Travel Spending Hits $4.72 Billion in 2025

18 Sep 2026 11:11 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Governor Jim Pillen and Nebraska Tourism Commission Executive Director Jenn Gjerde announced travel spending in Nebraska rose 2.6% to $4.72 billion in 2025, according to a newly issued tourism report.

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Gov. Pillen Issues Proclamation as Tom Osborne Inducted into Nebraska Hall of Fame

18 Sep 2026 11:09 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Tom Osborne becomes the 28th member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame and its first living inductee, as Governor Jim Pillen offers remarks and issues a proclamation at the ceremony.

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