Nebraska lawmakers approve Gov. Pillen's plan to merge 2 state agencies

Pillen plan to merge agencies approved

LINCOLN — Two state agencies will soon be merged into one after Nebraska lawmakers gave final-round approval Thursday to Gov. Jim Pillen's plan to combine the Department of Environment and Energy with the Department of Natural Resources.

Nebraska lawmakers approve Gov. Pillen's plan to merge 2 state agencies

Two state agencies will soon be one after Nebraska lawmakers gave final-round approval to a plan to combine the Department of Environment and Energy with the Department of Natural Resources.

Nebraska Lawmakers Approve Merger of Environment & Energy and Natural Resources Agencies - The Environmental Council of the States (ECOS)

On July 1, the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources will be folded into the Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy, creating the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, & Environment. Nebraska lawmakers this week approved the merger to create one central department designed to increase the state’s focus on water. Governor Jim Pillen reportedly plans to sign LB 317 next week.  Jesse Bradley currently serves as the joint Interim Director of…

Nebraska lawmakers pass bill creating new water agency - Brownfield Ag News

A Nebraska state senator says a bill recently passed by lawmakers could help ag producers better manage water resources. Tom Brandt, a farmer from Plymouth, says the bill will consolidate two state agencies in an effort to improve access and efficiency for services. For example, he says, “If I’m going to be talking to them […] The post Nebraska lawmakers pass bill creating new water agency appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Nebraska Lawmakers Approve Merger of State Water, Energy, and Environmental Agencies - EUROPE SAYS

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A major reorganization of Nebraska's environmental and water management structure will move forward after state lawmakers gave final