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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen wants 'government out of the way,' he says in filibuster-delayed speech

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen wants 'government out of the way,' he says in filibuster-delayed speech

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Gov. Jim Pillen shakes hands with state senators as he is escorted into the chamber during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

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Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha speaks at the Capitol on Thursday in an attempt to delay Gov. Jim Pillen's State of the State address.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Gov. Jim Pillen smiles while acknowledging students in the balcony during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Legislative aides listen to Gov. Jim Pillen speak during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Gov. Jim Pillen gives the State of the State address on Thursday at the Capitol.

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First lady Suzanne Pillen adjusts the tie of her husband, Gov. Jim Pillen, before the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Protesters hold up signs as Suzanne Pillen (left) and Gov. Jim Pillen are escorted out of the legislative chamber following the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Jan. 18.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Photos and video: Gov. Jim Pillen's State of the State

Gov. Jim Pillen shakes hands with state senators as he is escorted into the chamber during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Protesters hold up signs as Suzanne Pillen (left) and Gov. Jim Pillen are escorted out of the legislative chamber following the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Spectators listen as Gov. Jim Pillen delivers the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

First lady Suzanne Pillen adjusts the tie of her husband, Gov. Jim Pillen, before the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

State senators listen to Gov. Jim Pillen speak during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Legislative aides listen to Gov. Jim Pillen speak during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Protesters stand outside the legislative chamber and hold signs while Gov. Jim Pillen delivers the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

State senators listen to Gov. Jim Pillen speak during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Gov. Jim Pillen smiles while acknowledging students in the balcony during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.

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Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.

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Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha speaks at the Capitol on Thursday in an attempt to delay Gov. Jim Pillen's State of the State address.

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Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln (from left) and Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of Elkhorn speak with Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha ahead of the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.

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Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during the annual State of the State address at the Capitol on Thursday.

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As the Legislature begins the second half of its 60-day session on Tuesday, Speaker John Arch hopes that the spirit of good governance and collaboration experienced so far continues.

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Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh of Omaha speaks ahead of the annual State of the State address on Thursday at the Capitol.

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INSIDE: Gov. Jim Pillen said he wants to streamline the state's public higher education system, but he offered few details. Page A3.

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