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• Governor Pillen Seeks Federal Disaster Aid for Nebraska Wildfires

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

  Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has asked President Donald Trump for a major disaster declaration. This request seeks federal aid to cover public infrastructure damage from severe wildfires, including the Morrill, Cottonwood, Ashby, and Minor fires, which burned over 821,000 acres.

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• USDA Provides Drought Loan Assistance to Farmers in Impacted Counties

  8 May 2026 4:33 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

  Governor Jim Pillen announced USDA Farm Service Agency will provide loan assistance to farmers in drought-impacted counties. This aid aims to support agricultural producers facing financial hardship due to adverse weather.

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• Governor Pillen Celebrates New Bills to Boost Nebraska Business and Workforce

  8 May 2026 1:48 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

  Governor Jim Pillen and leaders gathered at CLAAS in Omaha to celebrate new legislation. These bills aim to position Nebraska as a national leader in corporate retention and skilled workforce growth, signaling the state is open for business.

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• Nebraska Governor Highlights State Firefighting Efforts and NEMA Coordination

  5 May 2026 2:51 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

  Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting the state's recent firefighting efforts after the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency monitored a series of significant wildfires across the state between April 22 and April 26.

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