Nebraska Legislature will decide whether to apply Gov. Pillen’s 5% spending cuts during 2027 session
Pillen announced the spending cuts in a July memo. Though the memo announced the reductions would begin immediately, there have been some exceptions
August 20, 2026Updated: August 20, 2026
By News Channel Nebraska
By News Channel Nebraska
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen greets State Sen. Paul Strommen of Sidney on the final day of the 2026 legislative session. April 17, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)