President Kelly; Speaker Arch; members of the 108th Legislature; tribal leaders; family, friends and distinguished guests; my fellow Nebraskans:
Our family has had an incredible experience over the last two years, ever since we accepted the calling to campaign across Nebraska to become its 41st Governor.
We are truly humbled.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen, in accordance with a request from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff immediately to honor the victims of the deadly shooting in Monterey Park, California.
Our current tax system fails Nebraskans and needs reform now. For too long, our tax code has not been competitive. We rank 29th in the country for personal income tax rate and 32nd for business income tax rate. And as all Nebraskans know, we have some of the highest property taxes in the country. From the Missouri River to Harrison, Nebraskans are demanding that their leaders have the courage to cut taxes.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen, accompanied by several state senators including members of the Revenue Committee, announced six priority bills for the Legislative session aimed at transforming Nebraska's tax code, making our state's tax system more competitive with other states, improving workforce development, and providing parents and their children additional choices for education.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen, accompanied by several state senators including members of the Legislature's Education Committee, announced three priority bills for the Legislative session aimed at increasing the state's investment in education and reducing school reliance on property taxes.
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen will announce the introduction of his tax relief priority bills on Wednesday, January 18 at 8:30 a.m. Governor Pillen will be joined by the state senators who will be introducing the bills.
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen will announce the introduction of his education priority bills on Tuesday, January 17 at 10:30 a.m. Governor Pillen will be joined by the state senators who will be introducing the bills.
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that former Governor Pete Ricketts will be appointed as Nebraska's next U.S. Senator. Governor Pillen and Senator-designate Ricketts were joined by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, Attorney General Mike Hilgers, Secretary of State Bob Evnen, State Treasurer John Murante, and 30 state senators.
