New Appointments to Nebraska Liquor Control Commission

After asking previous members to resign, Gov. Jim Pillen appoints two to liquor control board

Two former Nebraska Liquor Control Commissioners resigned in the fallout of a federal investigation of alleged fraud and extortion by the office's former leader.

New appointments to Nebraska Liquor Control Commission

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced two appointments to cover Congressional Districts 1 and 3.

Gov. Jim Pillen makes two appointments to Nebraska Liquor Control Commission

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Gov. Jim Pillen on Monday made two appointments to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission after the seats were vacant for nearly two months. Robert “Bud” Synhorst of Lincoln has been selected to represent the 1st Congressional District, while James Elworth of Nebraska City will represent the 3rd Congressional District. SEE ALSO: Gov. Jim Pillen accepts two...

Pillen appoints two commissioners to Liquor Control, Medical Cannabis Commissions

In this photo illustration a martini sits on a bar on Jan. 3, 2025. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen announced two appointments Monday to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. The appointees will also serve on the Medical Cannabis Commission. Pillen announced his appointment of Robert “Bud” Synhorst of Lincoln and James Elworth of Nebraska City as the newest members of the regulatory boards. The duo succeeds Bruce Bailey o…

Gov. Pillen appoints new members to Nebraska Liquor Control Commission

Gov. Jim Pillen has announced the appointments of Robert "Bud" Synhorst and James Elworth to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission.Synhorst, from Lincoln, will