Union Pacific-centric tax incentives measure sees no opposition during hearing

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 1,448

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — Despite a recent kerfuffle over alleged flaws in Nebraska’s business incentives, a new tax incentives package aimed at keeping and attracting high-paying jobs drew no resistance Wednesday during a legislative hearing.

Eleven speakers largely representing Chambers of Commerce and cities testified in favor of Legislative Bill 1165, introduced by Omaha State Sen. Brad von Gillern on behalf of Gov. Jim Pillen.

No one spoke in opposition of the so-called “Grow the …

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