OPINION: Nebraska needs Republicans who will make government work

By: Chris Chappelear

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 718

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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There’s an old saying: You cannot spend your way to prosperity. But you cannot cut your way to prosperity either. And Nebraska is learning that lesson the hard way.

Gov. Jim Pillen came into office with a record surplus, and now we are facing a budget shortfall approaching $1 billion, according to the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board. It’s the result of the governor’s overspending and failure to properly budget and manage the state’s finances.

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