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flag Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen faced backlash for using ableist language and blocking questions about a controversial contract and bill.

flag Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen avoided questions about using the term "libtard" during a virtual town hall, drawing criticism from disability advocacy groups who called the language ableist. flag At a Jan. 23 news conference in Omaha promoting his "Grow the Good Life" economic initiative, his staff repeatedly blocked follow-up inquiries on the remarks and a no-bid contract under scrutiny, citing off-topic concerns. flag Pillen focused solely on LB1165, a performance-based incentive bill offering tax credits to attract high-wage jobs, which remains under legislative review.

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