Pillen touts plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every Nebraska high school

Governor provided no specifics on how it would work. Nebaska followed Republican-led states with similar partnerships.

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 722

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen says the state will work with a national conservative organization long headlined by slain activist Charlie Kirk to establish a conservative-leaning political club for students in every Nebraska high school.

Pillen took no questions during what he called “a pep rally for freedom,” and Turning Point USA offered few details about what the partnership entails or the logistics of getting a “Club America” into every high school. Nebraska joins …

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