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Jim Pillen · ColumbusLegislative Bill 307, introduced by State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha, passed 30-7 on Feb. 29. But the proposal was vetoed by Gov. Jim Pillen, who called it "problematic" Senators voted 27-20 to override the veto, falling short by three votes.See the Story
Nebraska lawmakers fail to override Pillen veto as conservatives flip votes, side with governor
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Jim Pillen · LincolnA number of states have seen their share of power struggles among their branches. In Kentucky, the GOP-led Legislature has introduced a number of bills to wrest power from the Democratic governor. In Wisconsin, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers sued the Republican-controlled Legislature last year.See the Story
Nebraska's Legislature and executive branches stake competing claims on state agency oversight
44% Left coverage: 9 sources
Jim Pillen · NebraskaSpeaker of the Legislature John Arch of La Vista says he plans to start debate on a key piece of the plan Wednesday afternoon. The Capitol Rotunda has been buzzing with advocates and lobbyists trying to convince lawmakers to support or oppose various parts of the legislation. The measure is Legislative Bill 388, introduced by State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of the Omaha area.See the Story
Jim Pillen's plan to hike Nebraska sales taxes, cut property taxes up for debate Wednesday
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Jim Pillen · ColumbusGov. Jim Pillen was set to give his State of the State address on Thursday at 10 a.m. State Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha followed through with his plans to delay the speech. Wayne said he may delay speech over plans to redevelop north Omaha. Pillen eventually began the address at around 10:45 a. m.See the Story
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen wants 'government out of the way,' he says in filibuster-delayed speech
56% Center coverage: 9 sources
Jim Pillen · United StatesTroy Dannen, a former Husker football player and Nebraska Board of Regent, said he gets fired up discussing NU Athletics. NU officials and donors attended the event, as did many Husker head coaches, including football's Matt Rhule and women's basketball coach Amy Williams. The priority candidate for that role is Dr. Jeffrey Gold.See the Story
Husker notes: Gov. Jim Pillen’s call to Nebraska's new A.D., how Troy Dannen plans to ‘fight’ for NU
Jim Pillen · NebraskaLegislative Bill 307, introduced by State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha, passed 30-7 on Thursday. The proposal was then sent to Gov. Jim Pillen for approval. If the bill becomes law, public or behavioral health programs could distribute needles. The bill's goal was to promote the safe use and disposal of syringes.See the Story
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen vetoes bill to allow hypodermic needle distribution
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Carol Blood · BeatriceState Sen. Carol Blood of Bellevue appears poised to run for Congress. Blood represents a Republican-leaning slice of Sarpy County in the Legislature. She tipped her hand in recent social media posts encouraging people to attend an announcement this weekend. Blood had not yet filed with the Secretary of State to run or with the Federal Election Commission.See the Story
Nebraska State Sen. Carol Blood poised to run against Rep. Mike Flood for Congress
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Jim Pillen · Grand IslandGov. Jim Pillen calls for a "hard cap" on local government spending. He suggests the state will broaden its sales tax base to achieve a 40% property tax reduction. Pillen last week had floated raising the state's sales tax from 5.5 to 7.5 cents. His proposal was met skeptically by lawmakers, including some in his own Republican Party.See the Story
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen wants $2 billion property tax cut but offers no plan to achieve it
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Jim Pillen · United StatesGov. Jim Pillen and Major General Craig Strong will travel to Texas on Sunday. Pillen deployed 60 members of the Nebraska National Guard to Texas to help authorities at the southern border last year. Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha posted on social media early Friday morning, calling this latest visit, "Pathetic"See the Story
Jim Pillen, other governors to travel to Texas for border security update
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