Editor's Pick Hilgers announces Republican candidacy for attorney general DON WALTON Lincoln Journal Star Dec 15, 2021 Dec 15, 2021 Updated May 24, 2023 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Speaker of the Legislature Mike Hilgers of Lincoln will seek the 2022 Republican nomination for attorney general.kAmw:=86CD 2??@F?465 9:D 42?5:524J (65?6D52J 2E 2? 6G6?E :? }@C7@=<]k^AmkAm%96 cb\J62C\@=5 {:?4@=? D6?2E@C H2D C66=64E65 E@ 9:D D64@?5 E6C> :? E96 {68:D=2EFC6 :? a_a_ 2?5 H2D 49@D6? 2D DA62<6C 3J 9:D =68:D=2E:G6 4@==628F6D =2DE y2?F2CJ]k^Am Speaker of the Legislature Mike Hilgers of Lincoln speaks during the final day of the redistricting special session in September at the Capitol. JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo kAmw:=86CDV 2??@F?46>6?E 7@==@HD 4=@D6=J @? 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DE@AA65 :? 4@FCE[ 2?5 2D 2EE@C?6J 86?6C2=[ x H:== G:8:=2?E=J AC@E64E @FC r@?DE:EFE:@? 282:?DE E96 7656C2= 8@G6C?>6?E]Q k^Am Photos: Leaders of Nebraska's state offices and agencies Secretary of state Bob Evnen KENT SIEVERS, THE WORLD-HERALD Treasurer John MuranteParty: RepublicanTook office: 2019Salary: $85,000 BRENDAN SULLIVAN, THE WORLD-HERAL Attorney general Doug PetersonParty: RepublicanTook office: 2015Salary: $95,000 KENT SIEVERS, THE WORLD-HERALD Auditor Charlie JanssenParty: RepublicanTook office: 2015Salary: $85,000 JAMES R. BURNETT, THE WORLD-HERALD Administrative services director Jason JacksonTook office: 2018Salary in 2020: $166,381.28 RYAN SODERLIN, THE WORLD-HERALD Agriculture director Steve WellmanTook office: 2017Salary in 2020: $122,158.40 KENT SIEVERS, THE WORLD-HERALD Banking director Kelly LammersTook office: 2020Starting salary: $138,000 Jake Daniels Corrections director Scott FrakesTook office: 2015Salary in 2020: $255,748.48 RYAN SODERLIN, THE WORLD-HERALD Crime Commission director Don Arp Jr.Took office: 2019Salary in 2020: $98,119.84 Jake Daniels Economic development director Tony GoinsTook office: 2019Salary in 2020: $204,601 Environment and energy director Jim MacyTook office: 2015 (as director of the Department of Environmental Quality before it merged with the Department of State Energy Office)Salary in 2020: $159,334 handout Fire marshal Chris CantrellTook office: 2018Salary in 2020: $109,886.40 Heath and Human Services CEO Dannette SmithTook office: 2019Salary in 2020: $227,221.28 ANNA REED, THE WORLD-HERALD Insurance director Eric DunningTook office: 2021 BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF NEBRASKA Labor commissioner John AlbinTook office: 2014Salary in 2020: $140,416.64 Omaha WORLD-HERALD Adjutant general Maj. Gen. Daryl BohacTook office: 2013Salary in 2020: $116,411.36 REBECCA S. GRATZ, THE WORLD-HERALD Motor vehicles director Rhonda LahmTook office: 2013Salary in 2020: $120,001.44 REBECCA S. GRATZ, THE WORLD-HERALD Natural resources director Tom RileyTook office: 2020Salary: $170,000 Tax commissioner Fulton State Patrol superintendent Col. John BolducTook office: 2017Salary in 2020: $159,334.24 SARAH HOFFMAN, THE WORLD-HERALD Transportation director John SelmerTook office: 2021Salary: $160,000 Veterans' affairs director John HilgertTook office: 2001Salary in 2020: $137,263.36 Reach the writer at 402-473-7248 or dwalton@journalstar.com.On Twitter @LJSdon 0 Comments Locations Lincoln Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. 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