‘Isn’t the time’: Lawmakers reject 13-29% raises for Nebraska state officials

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 1,596

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers voted against proposed salary increases for the state’s top constitutional officers Tuesday, with most of those officials coming out against the proposal.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, one of the people who would get a raise under the bill, threatened to veto any such raises if sent to his desk. He is up for reelection this year.

The proposed raises, ranging from 13.33% to 29.41%, were part of an amendment to …

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