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Jim Pillen Sworn in as Nebraska Governor

Jim Pillen Sworn in as Nebraska Governor

Jim Pillen Photo: WNAX


Jim Pillen was sworn in as Nebraska’s forty first Governor in a ceremony in Lincoln Thursday.

During his speech in front of the Unicameral, Pillen says people and the private sector should set the agenda….

Pillen said government should be small and controlled….

Pillen also said there needs to be extensive tax reform…

Pillen also said the states school aid formula has to be rewritten.

Pillen, a republican, follows Pete Ricketts, also a republican, who served eight years as Governor.

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