LINCOLN— Gov. Jim Pillen announced he may take his property tax reform proposals to Nebraska voters in 2028 if lawmakers fail to act during the 2027 legislative session. Following his reelection, Pillen reiterated his support for capping local government spending, shifting K-12 education costs to the state and expanding the sales tax base to reduce property taxes. His proposals face new challenges as Republicans are set to lose their legislative supermajority and several incoming lawmakers remain skeptical of tax shifts. Meanwhile, Nebraska faces a projected budget shortfall of up to $1.2 billion through mid-2029.

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