Gov. Pillen Joins NDCS Dir. Jeffreys in Announcing New Prison Location

August 18, 2023

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen joined Director of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Rob Jeffreys in announcing the location of the state’s new 1,512-bed facility. The 305-acre property is located northeast of Lincoln near 112th and Adams.

Gov. Pillen Appoints Derek Vaughn to Fourth Judicial District Judgeship

August 16, 2023

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Derek Vaughn of Omaha as a district court judge for the Fourth Judicial District of Nebraska. That district includes Douglas County.

Gov. Pillen Appoints Steve Corsi as CEO of DHHS

August 16, 2023

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Dr. Steve Corsi as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Corsi will start Sept. 11.

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Maui Wildfires in Hawaii

August 16, 2023

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff immediately to honor the victims of the deadly wildfires in Maui, Hawaii.

Gov. Pillen Hosts Ag and Economic Development Summit

August 14, 2023

LINCOLN, NE – This week, Governor Jim Pillen welcomed around 500 leaders to Kearney’s Younes Conference Center North for the “Governor’s Summit on Ag and Economic Development,” co-hosted by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA).

Gov. Pillen Appoints Jim Kamm as State Tax Commissioner

August 11, 2023

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Jim Kamm as the new Tax Commissioner. Kamm, who currently serves as the assistant vice chancellor for the Business and Finance Division at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), will begin leading the Department of Revenue on Sept. 5.