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Nebraska lawmakers, business groups criticize auditor's findings on tax incentives

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Nebraska lawmakers, business groups criticize auditor's findings on tax incentives

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• Feb 18, 2026
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The state lawmaker who chairs the tax-writing Revenue Committee said a report from State Auditor Mike Foley painting a pair of business incentives as a drain on Nebraska ignored the benefits produced by both programs.

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Gov. Jim Pillen, right, shakes hands with state senators, including Sen. Dunixi Guereca of Omaha, left, as he enters the legislative chamber to give his State of the State address on Thursday at the Capitol.

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People in the gallery listen to Gov. Jim Pillen, not pictured, give the State of the State address on Thursday at the Capitol.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen addresses the chamber during his State of the State address on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at The Capitol.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen addresses the chamber during his State of the State address on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at The Capitol.

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Suzanne Pillen, first right, sits with lawmakers as she listens to her husband, Gov. Jim Pillen's State of the State address on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at The Capitol.

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Grand Island teacher Michelle Thorne waves as she is recognized by Gov. Jim Pillen during his State of the State address on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at The Capitol.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen answers questions from reporters during a news conference following his State of the State address Thursday at the Capitol.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen answers questions from reporters during a news conference following his State of the State address on Thursday at the Capitol.

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