Gov. Jim Pillen announced a plan during his annual State of the State address on Thursday to streamline the state's public higher education system.
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Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.
Photos and video: Gov. Jim Pillen's State of the State
Gov. Jim Pillen shakes hands with state senators as he is escorted into the chamber during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.
Protesters hold up signs as Suzanne Pillen (left) and Gov. Jim Pillen are escorted out of the legislative chamber following the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.
Spectators listen as Gov. Jim Pillen delivers the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.
First lady Suzanne Pillen adjusts the tie of her husband, Gov. Jim Pillen, before the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.
State senators listen to Gov. Jim Pillen speak during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.
Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.
Legislative aides listen to Gov. Jim Pillen speak during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.
Protesters stand outside the legislative chamber and hold signs while Gov. Jim Pillen delivers the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.
State senators listen to Gov. Jim Pillen speak during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.
Gov. Jim Pillen smiles while acknowledging students in the balcony during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.
Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.
Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha speaks at the Capitol on Thursday in an attempt to delay Gov. Jim Pillen's State of the State address.
Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln (from left) and Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of Elkhorn speak with Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha ahead of the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.
Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.
As the Legislature begins the second half of its 60-day session on Tuesday, Speaker John Arch hopes that the spirit of good governance and collaboration experienced so far continues.
Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha speaks ahead of the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.
