LINCOLN- Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen stated during his recent press conference that he was sure the tax plan he released would receive bipartisan support during the special legislative session that he called for starting in late July. Pillen needs 33 of 49 state senators to agree with his plan for it to pass. The plan has continued to receive criticism during Pillen's campaign for it.

Opponents have called Pillen's plan unsustainable and that it would only increase taxes. Pillen repeatedly touted that the plan would result in an overall tax decrease, but did not have much to back up the claim. His plan includes placing hard caps on local property taxes, having the state absorb K-12 funding, removing a plethora of tax exemptions, and raising what he describes as "sin" taxes.

While the plan has faced criticism, every lawmaker has recognized that property taxes are a growing issue in Nebraska that needs to be addressed. Senators who have collaborated on the plan with Pillen are still uncertain over some details and have voiced that their concerns aren't being taken seriously. Pillen encouraged those who have issues with the plan to speak up and foster a discussion to solve the problem.

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