Pillen eyes more state budget cuts to help offset local property taxes

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 1,404

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — More state budget cuts could be on the way in 2027 as Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen again pledges to shrink state government with a goal of paying more to offset local property taxes.

Pillen made the promise Monday during his first-ever public roundtable with 18 members of his cabinet, plus Nebraska Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly, when a reporter asked how his appointees could work with him on a goal he’s had since …

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