LINCOLN- Soon, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly, and other executive branch personnel will be moving from the State Capitol building as a result of increased construction. The move comes as a part of phase four of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning upgrades planned for the Capitol, which was focused on different quadrants in the building. Now, it's time for offices on the first and second floors on the northeast side of the building to move, which includes executive offices.

Pillen, Kelly, and their executive personnel will move to 1526 K Street, just on block north of the Capitol. "We knew the time would come when we would have to vacate the Capitol," said Pillen in a statement, "I love the history and the architecture and being able to point out all the unique features to guests and visitors. We will be displaced for a while, but the Capitol Commission will be working diligently to return our offices to working order as quickly as possible."

The governor's reception area and hearing room are also set to close, but his budget, policy, and research offices will be moved to the 11th, 12th, and 13th floors of the Capitol. Phase four of construction is expected to last through November 2024. "The objective is to get the work done on that wing as quickly as possible, so the Governor and his staff are not displaced for very long," said Brett Dougherty, acting administrator of the Capitol Commission.

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