Gov. Pillen Calls for Spending Cuts and a Hiring Freeze

Gov. Pillen calls for spending cuts and a hiring freeze

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen issued a statement advising the community to cut spending further. This will include spending cuts to things such as technological upgrades and freezing the hiring in his state agency. $307 million more than expected was refunded by the State in the fiscal year 2026. “I am pleased with the progress we’ve made,...

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Pillen directs state agencies to reduce spending, freeze hiring to help close budget gap

Gov. Jim Pillen issued a memo Wednesday directing state agencies, boards and commissions to reduce state spending to help close the gap in state revenue.