Foley says contract probe could reach staff under governor’s direct control

By: Aaron Sanderford

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 1,708

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen and his administration have blamed problems with the state’s handling of an emergency no-bid bioeconomy contract on employees of a state agency.

Yet Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley says his referral to the attorney general also questions actions by some top staff under the governor’s direct control.

Last weekend, some Pillen staff told legislative leaders and others around the Capitol that the auditor’s referral to Nebraska Attorney General Mike …

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