As shortfall looms, Pillen installs allies on board meant to keep politics out of budget forecast

By: Andrew Wegley, Flatwater Free Press, Sara Gentzler, Flatwater Free Press

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: September 17, 2026

Words: 1,773

Last Updated: 1 day, 15 hours ago

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In an unprecedented move, Gov. Jim Pillen has reshaped the state board that predicts Nebraska’s tax revenues for budget writers, replacing three members with appointees that include two former Republican allies in the Legislature.

Pillen appointed former state Sens. Lou Ann Linehan and Tom Briese to the nine-person Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board. He also appointed Tim Wilson, an Omaha accountant. The board’s chairman was notified of the shakeup in an email last week obtained …

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