LINCOLN- On Thursday, following several weeks of reviewing applications, Gov. Jim Pillen announced that state Sen. Tom Briese will assume the role of Nebraska State Treasurer, replacing former Treasurer John Murante, who resigned from the position to head the state's Retirement Agency. Currently, Briese serves as the chairman of the Legislature's Executive Board, but applied for the $85,000 a year treasurer's job because he hopes to continue serving the public in office.

"I have truly enjoyed my time in the Legislature and am proud of the accomplishments achieved during my tenure, as well as the relationships that were forged," said Briese following the announcement, "I look forward to this new opportunity." Pillen, despite hearing from a slew of other qualified applicants for the role, said he selected Briese because he "has the respect of his peers and has been a great representative for District 41," adding that Briese has been, during his time in the Legislature, "a proven leader on tax policy reform."

Outgoing Treasurer John Murante is set to leave his post on September 18th, and Briese will assume the role on November 1st. In the meantime, Gov. Pillen announced that he will act in the formal role of treasurer, with Assistant State Treasurer Rachel Biar handling the office's day-to-day duties. Briese will first face voters as treasurer in 2026, the end of Murante's current term. Gov. Pillen will have to select a new state senator to replace Briese in District 41, which encompasses Ord, Albion, Dannebrog, and Wood River.

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