Governor of Nebraska since 2023
Gov. Jim Pillen, on the campaign trail, has leaned into his roots, grinning in ads that highlight his childhood and career on a farm ... Show more
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The nonprofit that inserted itself into Nebraska's governor's race by critiquing Gov. Jim Pillen's steering a $2.5 million ... Show more
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Three weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, Gov. Jim Pillen received an endorsement from the Nebraska Farm Bureau, the state's largest ... Show more
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Dr. Oz joins Pillen to tout rural healthcare funding awarded to Nebraska: Gov. Jim Pillen celebrated the work the Nebraska Department of Health and Human ...
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Pillen highlights initiative to bring veterans and their families to Nebraska: Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted a new statewide initiative aimed at attracting and ...
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Ricketts, Pillen join Nebraska Republicans in hoping for Trump bump to midterm turnout
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Nebraska disability advocates call for major change to DHHS over assessment frustrations
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Gov. Jim Pillen issued an executive order to strengthen Nebraska's economic competitiveness by creating a "unified approach ... Show more
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Trump threw his support behind Pete Ricketts and Jim Pillen during a Grand Island rally focused on turnout, the economy and border security ... Show more
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Dan Osborn, Lynne Walz respond to Donald Trump’s Nebraska rally for Ricketts, Pillen
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The poll has Walz and Pillen each receiving 40% of the vote, with America First nominee Brett Lindstrom at 9%, Legal Marijuana NOW nominee Rick Beard at 4% and ... Show more
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Lynne Walz set fundraising record Democratic gubernatorial candidates in Nebraska, but Gov. Jim Pillen still maintains his war chest advantage ... Show more
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The emergency declaration will allow state resources to be used to address the flooding and will help coordinate responses from state and federal agencies ... Show more
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Gov. Jim Pillen called in Republican reinforcements to a Sarpy County gun club Monday, aiming his endorsement by the National Rifle Association squarely at GOP ... Show more
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, after criticism from opponents for the state budget, now faces mockery from a new group over the $2 ... Show more
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Agricultural producers will be exempt from tax on diesel and interstate weight limits Gov. Jim Pillen announced Thursday in an effort to provide some relief ... Show more
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The New York Times and Flatwater Free Press report that over the span of more than a decade, Trump-backed Republican governor of Nebraska Jim Pillen has relied ... Show more
Questions raised on no-bid contract: Months before Gov. Jim Pillen recommended her for a $2.5 million no-bid consulting contract that Nebraska's auditor later ...
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Pillen defends family business, himself after report on hiring undocumented immigrants
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Republican Governor Has Long History of Hiring Undocumented Workers: Jim Pillen is backing Trump’s immigration crackdown every step of the way. Meanwhile ...
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Two I-80 stops yield 'historic' drug haul, stolen electronics: Gov. Jim Pillen said Nebraska State Patrol's "historic drug bust" during a traffic stop ...
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Gov. Jim Pillen this week announced the measures he order the Nebraska Department of Transportation to get fans to Memorial Stadium quicker will stick around ... Show more
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Wednesday, at an Omaha hub of caring for people with severe brain and spinal injuries, ceremoniously signed Legislative Bill 1091 ... Show more
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Republican Governor Has Long History of Hiring Undocumented Workers - Jim Pillen is backing Trump’s immigration crackdown every step of the way. Meanwhile ...
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Gov. Jim Pillen said he spoke directly with President Donald Trump about the problems that boosting beef imports causes for Nebraska ranchers ... Show more
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Nebraska Athletics pitched Lancaster County on convention center near Memorial Stadium
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Heading to Memorial Stadium on Saturday? State officials have recommended routes to help fans navigate construction near Lincoln ... Show more
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Candidates to lead Nebraska elections split on Pillen ballot initiative proposals
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Gov. Jim Pillen and Secretary of State Bob Evnen want lawmakers to tighten Nebraska’s ballot petition rules after arrests in a signature fraud investigation ... Show more
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Ooh De Lally employees who were formerly incarcerated discussed reducing recidivism with Gov. Jim Pillen and Director of Correctional Services Rob Jeffreys ... Show more
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Nebraska governor candidates Jim Pillen and Lynne Walz launch TV, digital ad campaigns
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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. visits Omaha UNMC quarantine unit with Pillen: U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. toured the National ...
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Pillen names familiar running mate in Nebraska governor reelection bid: Nebraska Republicans and Democrats have completed their respective tickets in the ...
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Nebraska Gov. Pillen makes appointments to data center task force: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced Tuesday the appointment of 17 members to a newly created ...
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Gov. Jim Pillen has major plans to address concerns with Nebraska's property taxes, but he needs to win reelection first ... Show more
If inflation is 'cooling,' why are prices still so high?
If inflation is 'cooling,' why are prices still so high?
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen helped recognized 82 living Nebraskan Korean War veterans on Friday in a ceremony at Memorial Stadium ... Show more
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About a dozen counties across Nebraska have enacted moratoria on new data centers to give planners time to develop regulations for the facilities ... Show more
7 political cartoons resume attacks in war with Iran
7 political cartoons resume attacks in war with Iran
Former Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne will become the first living inductee into the Nebraska Hall of Fame after a unanimous 7-0 vote by the commission ... Show more
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Does Gov. Jim Pillen have authority to cut 5% from all state agencies without Legislature?
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UNL said it would defer planned investments in capital projects, including improvements to infrastructure and operations, to achieve Gov ... Show more
Karl Ravech, Cam Newton among those let go at ESPN
Karl Ravech, Cam Newton among those let go at ESPN
Omaha man charged with threatening Gov. Pillen's family held on $1 million bail: A Douglas County Court judge set bail of $1 million Monday against a 32-year-old ...
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Two US service members killed in Iranian attack in Jordan: Iran launched more attacks on Washington's Persian Gulf allies and Jordan after a seventh straight ...
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The University of Nebraska passed its 2026-27 budget in June but now may face an additional $36 million in cuts after Gov ... Show more
Cristopher Sanchez, Dylan Cease appreciate All-Star Game stage
Cristopher Sanchez, Dylan Cease appreciate All-Star Game stage
Gov. Jim Pillen wants more cuts from state agencies after two years of Nebraska lawmakers addressing massive budget gaps. They expect another in 2027 ... Show more
Lawmakers demand WNBA accountability after ‘attacks’ on Caitlin Clark
Lawmakers demand WNBA accountability after ‘attacks’ on Caitlin Clark
In today's Public Pulse, readers weigh in in favor of and in opposition to Gov. Jim Pillen's management of taxes and state budget cuts ... Show more
Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice McNair dies at 89
Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice McNair dies at 89
OpinionOp-ed by John Cavanaugh: The Pillen-supported THC ban is unpopular and misguided: In a World-Herald op-ed, state Sen. John Cavanaugh writes to oppose a ...
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In the most recent reporting period, spanning from April 28 through June 16, Democratic nominee Lynne Walz raised just over $292,000 while Republican Gov ... Show more
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen unveiled a new property tax “hotline” to pressure state lawmakers to act, but some senators don’t know if his push will work ... Show more
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Fischer backs request for federal disaster declaration for storms in central Nebraska
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For more than two years, Gov. Pillen did not make or take calls on his cellphone while on the clock — at least none that there is any record of ... Show more
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Gov. Jim Pillen initiated a change to Nebraska's Pure Food Act that would outlaw any food or drink with THC. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments ... Show more
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New Nebraska law aims to keep families from losing childcare: Gov. Jim Pillen joined state senators Tuesday at Kids Can Community Center to celebrate the signing ...
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In today's edition of The Public Pulse, readers react to Gov. Jim Pillen's recent comments about Palestinians, the state of political debate in the U ... Show more
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Standing Bear, Boys Town part of Nebraska's contribution to Great American State Fair
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Pillen, Ewing warn of 'hard truth' of human trafficking ahead of College World Series
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In today's edition of The Public Pulse, a reader expresses frustration about recent attempts to correspond with Nebraska elected officials ... Show more
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Democrat's Chances of Flipping Nebraska in Governor Race as Internal Poll Shows Tie
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Pillen signs executive order targeting antisemitism in Nebraska schools: The governor's order comes after the Legislature failed to pass legislation requiring ...
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Governor Pillen signs executive order to fight antisemitism and protect Jewish students in Nebraska
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Pillen taps Omaha deputy police chief to lead Nebraska Crime Commission: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen selected a longtime Omaha Police Department executive to become ...
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Pillen, Walz will face off in Nebraska gubernatorial race: Incumbent Republican Gov. Jim Pillen will face former Democratic state Sen. Lynne Walz in the Nebraska ...
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Quarantined passengers at UNMC learn about tornadoes, fossil mammals. Next up: Runzas
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UNK pulls transgender training video after backlash from Pillen, Libs of TikTok: An email with a link to a video about creating an inclusive classroom for trans ...
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Pillen says US needs to ask 'why' political violence is rising after dinner shooting
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Pillen, Walz to square off in Nebraska governor race: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) is projected to face off this fall against former state Sen ...
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Nebraska business leaders, Gov. Pillen step up support for Union Pacific-led merger
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Pillen praises cabinet savings efforts as state finances slip back into red: At his first-ever open cabinet roundtable meeting Monday, Gov. Jim Pillen outlined ...
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Pillen announces new recognition initiative for Nebraska's Korean War veterans: Gov. Jim Pillen was joined by state Department of Veterans' Affairs Director John ...
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Poll promoted by Walz campaign shows Pillen unpopular, but still leading three-way race
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Gov. Jim Pillen tells Legislature 2027 is year to solve Nebraka's property tax problems
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Appeal filed over dismissal of suit challenging use of McCook Work Ethic Camp as ICE facility
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Public Pulse: GOP voter says he's not supporting Gov. Jim Pillen this fall: In today's edition of The Public Pulse, readers weigh in against Gov ...
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On last day of session, Nebraska Legislature fails to override Pillen's vetoes: The Nebraska Legislature failed to override four of Gov. Jim Pillen's vetoes ...
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Nebraska Gov. Pillen signs budget into law without line-item vetoes: While budget bills are the only type of legislation the governor has the power to line-item ...
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OpinionOp-ed by Gov. Jim Pillen: Nebraska must ensure every child can read before fourth grade
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OpinionPublic Pulse: Readers weigh in on streetcar spending, government shutdowns: In today's edition of The Public Pulse, readers weigh in on Gov. Jim Pillen's ...
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OpinionPublic Pulse: Reader says Gov. Jim Pillen is nothing like Charlie Kirk: In today's edition of The Public Pulse, readers weigh in on Gov. Jim Pillen's performance ...
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Candidate Lynne Walz says Nebraska needs to focus on economy, not culture war issues
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At least 1 dead as Nebraska wildfires scorch nearly 800,000 acres: As historic wildfires in Nebraska continued to roar amid a Western heat wave, Gov.
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