Executive Press Releases

Gov. Pillen Calls Out LB 929 as “Do-nothing Legislation”

Apr 16, 2026

Gov. Pillen Appoints Jensen as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District

Apr 16, 2026

Gov. Pillen Vetoes LB 1029

Apr 16, 2026

Bill strengthening ban on foreign contributions to ballot question committees signed by Governor

Apr 15, 2026

Attorney General Hilgers Hosts 2026 Youth Conference

Apr 15, 2026

Nebraska Joins FTC and Coalition of States to Restore Competition in the Digital Advertising Ecosystem

Apr 15, 2026

Gov. Pillen Announces Retirement of Crime Commission Executive Director Tuma

Apr 14, 2026

Gov. Pillen Highlights Department of Revenue Tax Return Improvements

Apr 14, 2026

AG Hilgers Joins Amicus Brief Pushing Back Against Overreaching Lawsuits That Threaten 2nd Amendment Rights

Apr 14, 2026

Attorney General Hilgers’ Response to Court-Ordered Death Sentence:

Apr 10, 2026

Gov. Pillen Issues New Executive Order for Carriers Hauling Wildfire Supplies

Apr 8, 2026

AG Hilgers Joins Amicus Brief to Support Religious Liberty and Free Speech Rights for Churches in California

Apr 8, 2026

Gov. Pillen Announces Departure of Broadband Director Haggerty

Apr 8, 2026

Gov. Pillen Signs Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment Package

Apr 7, 2026

County election offices mailing early voting ballots for the 2026 primary election

Apr 6, 2026

Gov. Pillen Appoints Goding as County Court Judge in Ninth Judicial District

Apr 6, 2026

Gov. Pillen Issues New Order Rescinding Burn Ban

Apr 2, 2026

Gov. Pillen Expresses Appreciation and Highlights Conservative State Budget for Nebraskans

Apr 1, 2026

AG Hilgers Joins Letter to U.S. Department of Justice to Asking to Withdraw Funding from Groups that Limit Parent’s Rights in Court

Apr 1, 2026

Gov. Pillen Announces Date of 2nd Annual Youth Summit, Invites Students to Register

Mar 31, 2026

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Upon Dismissal of Detention Facility Lawsuit

Mar 27, 2026

Two Nominees Forwarded for Court of Appeals in the Sixth Judicial District

Mar 27, 2026

AG Hilgers Pushes for State, Local Authority to Combat Illegal Drone Drops at Prisons

Mar 27, 2026

Five Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District

Mar 26, 2026

Gov. Pillen Issues New Documents to Address Wildfires Impacting State

Mar 26, 2026

Gov. Pillen Announces Appointment to Racing and Gaming Commission

Mar 26, 2026

Gov. Pillen Receives Water Quality & Quantity Task Force Report

Mar 25, 2026

Four Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District

Mar 24, 2026

AG Hilgers Joins Amicus Brief Explaining That State Bar Associations Cannot Rely on First Amendment to Implement Racial or Gender Quotas

Mar 23, 2026

Two Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District

Mar 20, 2026

Secretary of State certifies statewide ballot for May 12, 2026 primary

Mar 19, 2026

Gov. Pillen Statement on Legislature Failure to Advance Budget Bill

Mar 19, 2026

Christopher Milke Sentenced to Life in Prison for 1st Degree Murder of Tammy Leslie

Mar 19, 2026

Gov. Pillen, Adjutant General Strong Tour Cottonwood Fire & Visit Brady Community

Mar 18, 2026

Secretary of State opposes amendment to increase constitutional salaries amid budget shortfall

Mar 17, 2026

Joint Statement of Opposition by Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg, and Secretary of State Bob Evnen

Mar 17, 2026

AG Hilgers Joins Letter Supporting Nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

Mar 16, 2026

Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order for Assistance with Ag Supplies for the State of Nebraska

Mar 16, 2026

Gov. Pillen Tours Wildfires, Provides Update on Operations

Mar 14, 2026

AG Hilgers Joins Amicus Brief Supporting President Trump’s Executive Order Declaring a National Energy Emergency

Mar 13, 2026

Gov. Pillen Issuing Burn Ban for Nebraska

Mar 13, 2026

Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Guard as Wildfires Burn in Central and Western Nebraska

Mar 13, 2026

AG Hilgers Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Parental Rights

Mar 13, 2026

AG Hilgers Joins Amicus Brief Supporting States’ Rights to Set Rules for Elections

Mar 13, 2026

AG Hilgers Joins Multi-state Letter to Federal Agencies Opposing Biased Reference Manual for Judges

Mar 11, 2026

Multistate Coalition Successfully Challenges Biden Administration Housing Rule that Would Increase Construction Costs

Mar 9, 2026

University of Nebraska Named Potential DOW Fellowship Partner

Mar 6, 2026

Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against Roblox for Enabling Child Exploitation and Deceptive Safety Practices

Mar 4, 2026

Gov. Pillen Orders Flags to Half-Staff Honoring Sgt. Tietjens of Bellevue

Mar 4, 2026

Gov. Pillen Signs Classroom Improvement Legislation into Law

Mar 4, 2026