LINCOLN- Following his first Legislative session, Gov. Jim Pillen claimed a victory as he reflected on the work. In an email to supporters, Pillen said the job has been a privilege and simply incredible. He began by reiterating why the people of Nebraska voted for him saying, "You elected me to office with a clear mandate to make transformational change in the areas most important to our future: our kids; our tax code; our agricultural industry, the backbone of our economy, and our conservative Nebraska values."

Pillen said the 2023 Legislative session produced the most wide-ranging package of commonsense reform in state history from his point of view. He went on to highlight contents of the session such as $6 billion in property and income tax relief; reforming TEEOSA and investing in students; capping spending at 2%; school choice via the Opportunity Scholarships Act; a 12-week abortion ban; constitutional carry rights; creation of the Nebraska Broadband office; securing water rights; and funding law enforcement.

The message ended by saying there is still more to be done. Property taxes, lifting up more kids, and addressing mental health challenges are all still on the agenda, but the state must celebrate for now. He noted a plan to win 38 of the 49 seats in the Legislature and further fight for 'commonsense, conservative values'. He signed off by saying, "Together, we can."

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