Senators clash over bill to lower age requirements to detain, charge youth offenders
Gov. Jim Pillen, the Douglas County Attorney and law enforcement say the bill will protect the community and the youth offender. Those who oppose the bill say the state has its priorities wrong.
Opposition rises to Pillen-led push to detain juvenile offenders in Nebraska as young as 11
Child and civil rights advocates on Thursday railed against a proposed law, promoted by Gov. Jim Pillen, that would give prosecutors and judges new authority to put Nebraskans as young as 11 in ...
Pillen budget proposal would bury all ‘good life’ districts, but lawmaker holds out hope for a fix
All of Nebraska’s “good life” districts appear to be in a precarious spot — not just the embattled one in Gretna — as Gov.
Nebraska kids as young as 12 could be charged as adults under plan backed by governor, prosecutors
Children as young as 12 years old could face adult criminal charges for certain felony crimes under a bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature on Wednesday.
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Lake Mac marina, Fort Robinson restorations on Pillen’s chopping block
Gov. Jim Pillen's 2025-26 budget plans call for dropping plans for a 110-slip marina at Lake McConaughy, as well as unfunded ...
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Fort Robinson restorations, Lake McConaughy marina on Pillen’s chopping block
Gov. Jim Pillen's 2025-26 budget plans call for dropping plans for reconstructing three historic buildings at Fort Robinson, ...
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen gives 'State of the State' address
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen gave his "State of the State" address Wednesday.
With state money dried up, is the big lake between Omaha and Lincoln dead in the water?
Whether a proposed giant lake between Omaha and Lincoln is dead in the water isn't entirely clear, but no state money would ...
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Gov. Pillen proposes his answer to $432 million projected budget shortfall
LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen presented his first answers Wednesday to a projected two-year $432 million budget shortfall that key Nebraska lawmakers said they’re ready to dive into. The request ...
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Pillen outlines vision for Nebraska during McCook town hall
Gov. Jim Pillen shared his vision for Nebraska's future during a town-hall meeting Thursday at The Coppermill Restaurant. The 41st governor of the state highlighted four key priorities for the ...