Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen to seek $500M state budget cut in 2026

The Public Pulse: State budget cuts cost me my job in Nebraska

In today's edition of The Public Pulse, World-Herald readers chime in on a recent state government layoff, the Nebraska congressional delegation's alignment with President Trump, and the cost of parking in downtown Omaha.

Pillen to seek $500M state budget cut

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen will seek a 10% cut to the state's general fund budget next year in a move that a member of Pillen's cabinet acknowledged could cost some state employees their jobs and that critics warned would deal…

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen to seek $500M state budget cut in 2026

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen will seek the steepest cuts to the state's budget since at least 1982 next year in a move that could cost state employees their jobs.

Nebraska ends fiscal year $86 million short on expected tax revenues

State Sen. Rob Clements of Elmwood, chair of the Legislature's Appropriations Committee. May 12, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — Nebraska ended fiscal year 2024-25 about $86 million below its expected tax revenues, further cementing the budget challenges state lawmakers will face next session.  On Tuesday, Nebraska’s Department of Revenue released the state’s June tax receipts, revealing net receipts for the month were down abou…

Pillen Touts New Efficiencies, Seeks $500 Million In Budget Cuts

LINCOLN, Neb. — Gov. Jim Pillen ceremonially signed four bills Wednesday that he said would increase government efficiencies, previewing his intent to tighten Nebraska’s belt even further.