LINCOLN, Neb.&nbsp;– Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement following the death of former State Senator Loran Schmit.

“Senator Schmit was a longtime legislator who was on the cutting edge of some of Nebraska’s most important issues, especially being an early advocate for our ethanol industry. Simply, Loran was a leader for rural Nebraska and helped shape the state’s future throughout his entire life, even up until the age of 96.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1737061288463.jpeg" alt=" Gov. Jim Pillen talks with reporters after his annual State of the State speech to the Nebraska Legislature. Jan. 15, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)" />
 <figcaption> Gov. Jim Pillen talks with reporters after his annual State of the State speech to the Nebraska Legislature. Jan. 15, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)</figcaption>
 </figure>LINCOLN, Neb.&nbsp;– Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement following the death of former State Senator Loran Schmit.“Senator Schmit was a longtime legislator who was on the cutting edge of some of Nebraska’s most important issues, especially being an early advocate for our ethanol industry. Simply, Loran was a leader for rural Nebraska and helped shape the state’s future throughout his entire life, even up until the age of 96.”

Gov. Pillen Releases Statement After Death of Former State Sen. Schmit