Nebraskaexaminer iconNebraskaexaminerSep 17, 2026

As shortfall looms, Pillen installs allies on board meant to keep politics out of budget forecast

Jim Pillen has reshaped the state board that predicts Nebraska's tax revenues for budget writers, replacing three members with appointees that include two former Republican allies in the Legislature. Lou Ann Linehan and Tom Briese to the nine-person Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board.

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Jim Pillen has reshaped the state board that predicts Nebraska's tax revenues for budget writers, replacing three members with appointees that include two former Republican allies in the Legislature.

Lou Ann Linehan and Tom Briese to the nine-person Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board.

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Jim Pillen has reshaped the state board that predicts Nebraska's tax revenues for budget writers, replacing three members with appointees that include two former Republican allies in the Legislature. Lou Ann Linehan and Tom Briese to the nine-person Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board.

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