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Photos: Gov. Jim Pillen's State of the State speech 2026
Gov. Jim Pillen greets state senators as he enters the legislative chamber to deliver his annual State of the State speech at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Gov. Jim Pillen greets state senators as he enters the legislative chamber to deliver his annual State of the State speech at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Gov. Jim Pillen delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Gov. Jim Pillen delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Gov. Jim Pillen delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Gov. Jim Pillen is applauded as he delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Gov. Jim Pillen delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Gov. Jim Pillen embraces his wife Suzanne Pillen, during his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Gov. Jim Pillen delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Gov. Jim Pillen delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Gov. Jim Pillen delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Gov. Jim Pillen delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Gov. Jim Pillen delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Gov. Jim Pillen delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Gov. Jim Pillen delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Gov. Jim Pillen delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
CompanyCam employees are recognized by Gov. Jim Pillen during his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
State Sen. John Fredrickson of Omaha watches on as Gov. Jim Pillen delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Jan. 15.
Maj. Gen. Craig Strong, Nebraska Guard’s adjutant general, watches on as Gov. Jim Pillen delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
State Sen. Stan Clouse of Kearney watches on as Gov. Jim Pillen delivers his annual State of the State speech in the legislative chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
