Pillen creates property tax ‘hotline’ to solicit Nebraskans’ anger on rising taxes, valuations

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen unveiled a new property tax “hotline” meant to pressure state lawmakers to act on his proposed ideas.

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 1,346

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago


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LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen unveiled a new property tax “hotline” Wednesday meant to pressure state lawmakers to act, but some senators don’t yet know if it will have an impact.

Pillen announced a new state website and phone number — 402-471-9554 — in a goal to solicit Nebraskans’ feedback on increasing property valuations and rising tax bills. Multiple of his ideas to lower property taxes the past four years have faced