Pillen: Nebraska’s ballot measure process ‘does not represent the people speaking’

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 557

Last Updated: 1 day, 4 hours ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen downplayed the mandate of ballot measures in Nebraska as he asked lawmakers to debate a budget proposal to divert public dollars to help cover some costs of attending private schools.

Pillen said he is “guilty” of not studying ballot measures before voting, which he estimates is “pretty normal.” He thinks 90% of Nebraska voters are like him and show up to vote without having fully studied the issues ahead …

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