Gov. Jim Pillen, who has dealt for weeks with opponents saying he spent the state into a budget hole after cutting income taxes, now faces mockery from a new group over the $2.5 million no-bid contract he steered to a lobbyist.
Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign press conference in Lincoln on Aug. 25. The governor faces renewed scrutiny of a $2.5 million no-bid contract he told the state auditor he steered.
State Auditor Mike Foley speaks during a press conference at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Sept. 10. He has argued the no-bid contract the Department of Economic Development created skirted state law requiring a justification to skip the traditional bidding process.
Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska Governor, announces Ben Steffen as her running mate during a press conference in Omaha on July 28. She has criticized Gov. Jim Pillen's leadership.
Julie Bushell speaks during a press conference in Omaha on Aug. 7, 2024. The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy was selected for a $307 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant by the EPA.
Brett Lindstrom, the America First Party's candidate for Nebraska governor. He and Democrat Lynne Walz have criticized Gov. Jim Pillen's handling of the state budget.
Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a campaign press conference in Lincoln on Aug. 25. The governor faces renewed scrutiny of a $2.5 million no-bid contract he told the state auditor he steered.
Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska Governor, announces Ben Steffen as her running mate during a press conference in Omaha on July 28. She has criticized Gov. Jim Pillen's leadership.
Brett Lindstrom, the America First Party's candidate for Nebraska governor. He and Democrat Lynne Walz have criticized Gov. Jim Pillen's handling of the state budget.
Julie Bushell speaks during a press conference in Omaha on Aug. 7, 2024. The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy was selected for a $307 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant by the EPA.
State Auditor Mike Foley speaks during a press conference at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Sept. 10. He has argued the no-bid contract the Department of Economic Development created skirted state law requiring a justification to skip the traditional bidding process.
