Gov. Jim Pillen makes his pick for next chief justice of Nebraska Supreme Court

Oct 25, 2024

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Gov. Jim Pillen on Friday selected Justice Jeffrey Funke to serve as chief justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court. Funke has been a judge since 2007 and has served on the high court since 2016. He will replace Chief Justice Mike Heavican, who retires on Thursday. Pillen’s selection of Funke allows him to appoint another judge...