State of the State address will be given January 15

LINCOLN -- Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will host town hall meetings in McCook and Sidney on Thursday, January 16, the day following his State of the State address.

Both events are open to the media and public. 

Of special note, the event in McCook will begin with a presentation of medals to WWII veterans by Gov. Pillen. 

The Sidney town hall meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Room 116, at Western Nebraska Community College, 371 S. College Drive, Sidney.

Gov. Pillen is expected to talk on Bill introductions, the State Budget, property taxes and the his priorities.

Prior to Sidney, Gov. Pillen will be hosting a town hall meeting at the McCook Town Hall, 12:30 p.m. Central Time January 16, at the Coppermill Steakhouse & Lounge, 202 Coppermill St., McCook.

**Start time includes the presentation of WWII medals to area veterans. 

The State of the State Address is scheduled for 10 a.m. (MT) Wednesday, January 15, at the Norris Chamber in the State Capitol. This event will be carried live on Nebraska Public Media. Start time is approximate and will be determined by the Legislative agenda. Start time is approximate, based on the conclusion of Gov. Pillen’s State of the State Address to the Legislature. 

  Gov. Pillen’s State of the State News Conference 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 15, Governor’s Hearing Room at the State Capitol.

This event will be carried live on Nebraska Public Media.