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On Wednesday, Jan. 25, Gov.Jim Pillen delivered his first State of the State address to the Legislature. The beginning of his speech focused on his team’s transition since the November general election and the strong state of Nebraska today. He emphasized how our state’s greatest asset - people - continually show perseverance, grit and determination to solve tough problems and overcome difficult obstacles.

Although the state is strong and growing, Pillen argued more needs to be done to retain Nebraskans and attract new residents. The governor’s budget proposal limits the two-year average growt...