Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order to eliminate 1,000 vacant gov't positions, redirecting funds to tax relief or other priorities.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order to eliminate about 1,000 vacant government positions that have remained unfilled for over 90 days, excluding critical public safety roles. The funds saved from this move will be redirected to other priorities or returned to Nebraskans in the form of property tax relief. Critics argue that the order will negatively impact services and increase wait times, while the governor's office claims the savings could total $49 million.

May 01, 2024
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