LINCOLN- Jim Pillen was officially sworn in as the Governor of Nerbaska on the second day on the 108th legislative session. Gov. Pillen marks the first farmer to governor in over a century. He referenced his background during a brief speech after being sworn in by Chief Justice Mike Heavican, calling Nebraska a “very special place” where the son of a tenant farmer and a seamstress can lead the state.

In his speech, Pillen called for changes to the state aid formula to provide a baseline of aid to every student in Nebraska, instead of the current system of equalization that leaves the majority of school districts without the aid. “State aid to education must be modernized so that it is more equitable, meeting the needs of communities across Nebraska."

Gov. Pillen addressed the legislature telling them that he is looking to work with them to attract the youth of Nebraska. He has also said he expects the Legislature to consider additional restrictions on abortion in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Gov. Pillen said he was overcome with emotion upon being sworn in, and he is ready to get to work for all Nebraskans.

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