LINCOLN— Gov. Jim Pillen used his monthly radio call-in show to discuss property tax relief, higher education costs, agriculture, and wildfire recovery efforts. Pillen said rising property valuations continue to drive up property taxes and that delivering meaningful tax relief remains one of his top priorities. He also suggested the University of Nebraska System should look for efficiencies and program consolidation as regents consider a tuition increase.

Pillen highlighted recently signed legislation that protects agricultural data ownership and shields consumers from higher energy costs tied to data centers. He also addressed concerns about outside ownership of Nebraska farmland, saying he prefers land to remain in the hands of local farmers and ranchers. Additionally, he discussed the ongoing response to the South Fork Fire in the Panhandle, efforts to secure federal disaster assistance, and promoted Nebraska’s role as host of the College World Series in Omaha.

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