LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Gov. Jim Pillen announced Friday the results of efforts organized through state agencies to assist Tyson workers impacted by the approaching plant closure of Tyson Foods in Lexington.

More than 740 workers attended the Rapid Response layoff services events at the Dawson County Fairgrounds on Wednesday and Thursday this week. During those two days, the Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services presented information on employment service and assistance programs.

“Our state agencies will support these workers as long as there is a need,” Pillen said. “Our goal is to keep these hardworking individuals in Nebraska and in positions that help provide a good quality of life in our state.”

Information provided during the sessions included programs and services ava

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