The entry of Dave Heineman would shake up the Republican race for governor, which has already generated interest from three others.

Pillen expressed strong support for gun rights, law enforcement, pro-life protections and a "demand (for) order on the southern border."

A Nebraska prison inmate has sued the state, saying that her right to obtain an abortion has been unconstitutionally blocked by prison officials and that she needs the procedure by next week.

"This designation poses the risk of federal overreach in our communities," the governor says. 

The governor said the Democratic president is aggressively pursuing "a far-left agenda" that would institute federal takeover of state elections, squash religious freedom, expand abortions and trample on gun rights.

Gov. Pete Ricketts holds a news conference Monday on the state's coronavirus response.

"I oppose the so-called red flag laws endorsed by the president because they would violate the due process rights of gun owners," Gov. Pete Ricketts said. 

Immigrants seek reform legislation with the election of President Joe Biden. "Immigrant families live in uncertainty," Katherine Lopez of Columbus said.

Lawmakers advanced a bill Tuesday that would add family caregiving to the list of “good cause” reasons for leaving a job.

Some 237 Nebraskans have contracted new strains of the virus.