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Teeing Up Winning Policy

Jan 17, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

Recent discussions I have had with President Trump and my congressional colleagues highlight both the significant challenges and the opportunity we...

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Following SUPCO TikTok Decision

Jan 17, 2025 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pilen released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of upholding a law that b...

Cold Weather on the Way

Jan 17, 2025 / KRGI News

A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from Saturday night through Tuesday morning.  Wind chills of -15 to -25 degrees are expected.  Ple...

Nebraska Teachers Honored with Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching

Jan 17, 2025 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications

NEBRASKA TEACHERS HONORED WITH PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHING Six Nebraska teachers are among 300 national...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Closing the Book on President Biden’s Record of Failures

Jan 17, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

This week, America is closing the book on President Biden’s record of failures. His policies gave our country high prices and overregulation....

Most Rural Nebraskans are Positive About Their Communities

Jan 17, 2025 / Becky Vogt, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication

Lincoln, Nebraska, Jan. 17, 2025 — The latest results from the 2024 Nebraska Rural Poll show that, overall, rural Nebraskans are positive abo...

Smith, Sewell Reintroduce Critical Access Hospital Relief Act

Jan 17, 2025 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to repeal the Centers for Med...

NDEE releases report on statewide Nitrate in Drinking Water Study

Jan 17, 2025 / NDEE

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) has released a report following the completion of the Nebraska Nitra...

Cold Weather Coming

Jan 17, 2025 / NWS

Arctic air will move into the area Saturday night bringing bitterly cold temperatures to the area. Wind Chill values of -15 to -25 degrees are poss...

Platte Institute, Speaker Arch, Legislative Leaders Unveil G.O.A.T. Initiative to Modernize Nebraska’s Regulations

Jan 17, 2025 / Platte Institute

LINCOLN, NE — Today, the Platte Institute hosted a press conference at the Nebraska State Capitol to announce the launch of the G.O.A.T. (Gov...

Gov. Pillens Town Hall in McCook

Jan 16, 2025 / Josh Keenportz

Governor Jim Pillen hosted a town hall in McCook on Thursday January 16th at The Coppermill SteakHouse and Lounge 

LB346 Introduced on Governor’s Behalf; Creates Efficiencies across Boards, Commissions and Other Entities

Jan 16, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE -- Doubling down on efforts to ‘clean out the closets’ and create efficiencies across state government, Governor Jim Pillen...

December Traffic Fatality Toll

Jan 16, 2025 / NDOT

Jan. 16, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of December 2024, seventeen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways,...

Most 17-Year-Olds Now Eligible to Register to Vote

Jan 16, 2025 / Tracy Overstreet

Grand Island, Nebr.-Along with the new year comes the opportunity for most 17-year-old Nebraskans to register to vote. “Nebraska law allows ...

Four New Representatives on the Nebraska Beef Council Board

Jan 16, 2025 / Adam Wegner, Director of Marketing

Kearney, NE – Nebraska Beef Council is pleased to announce the four new members that have been elected to its Board of Directors. The newly e...

Attorney General Hilgers’ Announces Legislative Priorities

Jan 16, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO BELOW.January 16, 2025 Attorney General Mike Hilgers hosted a press conference today to highlight his legislative priorities...

Rural Mainstreet Economy Contracts Again

Jan 16, 2025 / Creighton University

January 2025 Survey Results at-a-Glance:-The overall Rural Mainstreet index fell below growth neutral for the 16th time in the past 17 months. ...

Reaction to the Passing of Jack Hoffman

Jan 15, 2025 / Press Release

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on the Passing of Jack HoffmanLINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement on the passing ...

Smith, Edwards, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Unfair Tax Preparation

Jan 15, 2025 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-NC), and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced t...

Gov. Pillen’s State of the State Address & Nebraska Appleseed Response

Jan 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE -- President Kelly, Speaker Arch, members of the 109th Legislature, tribal leaders, fellow Nebraskans. What a time of promise and...

Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory on EPA Filing

Jan 15, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Lincoln--Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has closed the file on Californ...

Governor Pillen and Senators Introduce Legislation to Benefit Nebraska Agriculture

Jan 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and state senators presented three bills critical to preserving and protecting agriculture in Nebras...

Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, NDOT and NPS Recognize Snow Fighter Recognition Week

Jan 15, 2025 / Jeni Campana

Jan. 14, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly together with the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the N...

Gov. Pillen Directs Flags at State Buildings to Fly at Full Staff on Inauguration Day

Jan 14, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that flags at the State Capitol and all other state buildings will be raised to full staff...

PSC Closes Lumen Investigation

Jan 14, 2025 / PSC

Lincoln, January 14, 2025- The Nebraska Public Service Commission has approved an Order(911-075/PI-248, 911-077/C-5581/PI-252) closing its investig...