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Gov. Pillen Appoints Interim Economic Development Director
NEBRASKA, July 3 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Appoints Interim Economic Development Director LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Maureen Larsen to serve as the Interim Director of the...

Nebraska Army Veteran Presented with Chevy Silverado During Nebraska-UCLA Halftime at Memorial Stadium
LINCOLN, NE, UNITED STATES, November 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wounded Warriors Family Support, Operation Hat Trick and the University of Nebraska presented U.S. Army veteran Ben Marksmeier with a 2024 Chevy Silverado as part of the...

Nebraska Students Awarded November Seals of Biliteracy
News Release November 25, 2024 The Nebraska Department of Education and the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee are proud to announce that 168 Seals of Biliteracy have been awarded to Nebraska students in the November round of 2024....

Nebraska Welcomes Chief Justice Jeffrey J. Funke with Investiture Ceremony
In a solemn yet festive ceremony, Chief Justice Jeffrey J. Funke donned his judicial robe in the presence of his family, representatives from Nebraska’s executive and legislative branches, and over 80 judges from across the state. The investiture...

Governor and Delegates Build Relationships in Czech Republic & German During Trade Mission
Gov. Pillen (middle) and DED Director KC Belitz (right) tour Evonik lab in Essen, Germany Governor Jim Pillen and a delegation of agency, agriculture, manufacturing, military and university representatives completed a trade mission to the Czech...

Governor and Delegates Build Relationships in Czech Republic & German During Trade Mission
Gov. Pillen (middle) and DED Director KC Belitz (right) tour Evonik lab in Essen, Germany Governor Jim Pillen and a delegation of agency, agriculture, manufacturing, military and university representatives completed a trade mission to the Czech...

Governor Pillen Leads State Trade Delegation to Germany
NEBRASKA, November 14 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Governor Pillen Leads State Trade Delegation to Germany LINCOLN, NE –Governor Jim Pillen led Nebraska’s trade delegation to Germany on Sunday, kicking off the second phase of the...

Serving Nebraskans and Focusing our Priorities
NEBRASKA, January 31 - Serving Nebraskans and Focusing our Priorities Governor Jim Pillen January 31, 2025 For the first time this century, Nebraska’s property taxpayers opened their statements in December and saw a reduction. The state’s economy...

Yost Leads Brief Defending Religious Charity From Government Interference
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, 19 state attorneys general are opposing a Wisconsin Supreme Court decision that lets the government draw the line between religious and nonreligious practices, with Yost and his...

Governor Pillen Leads State Trade Delegation to Germany
Exchange of gifts with Stephan Weil, Minister President of Niedersachsen Government Governor Jim Pillen led Nebraska’s trade delegation to Germany on Sunday, kicking off the second phase of the state trade mission to Europe. The mission to Germany...

Governor Pillen Leads State Trade Delegation to Germany
Exchange of gifts with Stephan Weil, Minister President of Niedersachsen Government Governor Jim Pillen led Nebraska’s trade delegation to Germany on Sunday, kicking off the second phase of the state trade mission to Europe. The mission to Germany...

Nebraska Supreme Court Posts Strategic Agenda for 2025-2027 on Website
The Nebraska Supreme Court has released its Strategic Agenda for 2025-2027, detailing priorities for the judicial branch from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The plan, available here, prioritizes improving access to justice, protecting vulnerable...

Lighthouse Autism Center Announces New Location in South Sioux City, Nebraska, creating 35 Jobs and Serving 25 Families
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb., Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lighthouse Autism Center, South Sioux City, Nebraska, a leading provider of center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest center in...

Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Files Lawsuit against Social Media “Influencers” for Their Involvement in “E-Commerce Automation” and Dropshipping Store Schemes
LINCOLN -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Nebraska social media influencer Elizabeth “Liz” Friesen and a Florida company she worked with called WiFi Money, along with several other entities and individuals,...

Governor Pillen’s Trade Mission Wraps Up in Czech Republic, Continues to Germany
NEBRASKA, November 8 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Justin Pinkerman, DED, Justin.pinkerman@nebraska.gov Governor Pillen’s Trade Mission Wraps Up in Czech Republic, Continues to Germany LINCOLN, NE – This weekend, Governor Jim Pillen...

Governor Pillen’s Trade Mission Wraps Up in Czech Republic, Continues to Germany
Gov. Pillen, NDA Director Vinton, delegation representatives and guests at the evening reception held at the residence of U.S. Ambassador Bijan Sabet. Sabet is in the first row, next to Gov. Pillen. Last weekend, Governor Jim Pillen concluded the...

Governor Pillen’s Trade Mission Wraps Up in Czech Republic, Continues to Germany
Gov. Pillen, NDA Director Vinton, delegation representatives and guests at the evening reception held at the residence of U.S. Ambassador Bijan Sabet. Sabet is in the first row, next to Gov. Pillen. Last weekend, Governor Jim Pillen concluded the...

The Prairie Farms Family of Companies Introduce ProPack Snack
A Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Solution for On-The-Go Lifestyles EDWARDSVILLE, IL, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The trusted brands of Prairie Farms and Hiland Dairy are proud to introduce ProPack Snack, a high-protein...

From Nicaragua to Nebraska—Discovering a Welcoming Culture and Relaxed Pace of Life
Native Nicaraguans Argentina Espinoza and Magdiel “Junior” Garcia, Jr. first arrived in Nebraska during the middle of winter. Yet their strongest initial impression of the state wasn’t the cold weather but the warmth and welcome of the people....

From Nicaragua to Nebraska—Discovering a Welcoming Culture and Relaxed Pace of Life
Native Nicaraguans Argentina Espinoza and Magdiel “Junior” Garcia, Jr. first arrived in Nebraska during the middle of winter. Yet their strongest initial impression of the state wasn’t the cold weather but the warmth and welcome of the people....