LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 17 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on May 16, 2023: * * * Governor Pillen issued the following statement in response to state senators advancing LB574: "Our kids are our future, and the advancement of LB574 is an important step in protecting that future. "I applaud the senators who voted for LB574 and stood up for our commonsense, conservative values. "I am proud to have partnered with conservative senators in this fight and look forward  more