Governor of Nebraska

Jim Pillen

Republican · Nebraska

41st Governor of Nebraska, in office since 2023. Hog farmer, University of Nebraska regent, and former Cornhusker football player. Focus on property tax relief, education reform, and fiscal responsibility.

Record

Farm-state conservative governor pursuing significant property tax relief for Nebraska homeowners and farmers. Signed near-total abortion ban. Supports school choice legislation and fiscal conservatism. Former University of Nebraska Regent with strong higher education focus.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

• NE LB 261 — Property Tax Relief Increase (Signed into law, Jun 5, 2025)
  Increases Nebraska property tax relief by $105 million in 2026 and $170 million in 2027.

Executive orders & directives

• NE EO 25-09 — $20 Million Additional Property Tax Relief Distribution (In effect, Sep 16, 2025)
  Executive order directing distribution of an additional $20 million in property tax relief to Nebraska taxpayers.

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