#NEpol
If you want to know what kind of person Pillen is: he used the term "libtard" several times in a tele-townhall. He has nothing but contempt for anyone who doesn't agree with him, and by extension, Trump.
He MUST lose the governorship.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hosting tele-townhall over legislature, ‘State of the State’
https://www.wowt.com/2026/01/20/nebraska-gov-jim-pillen-hosting-tele-townhall-over-legislature-state-state/
HMMMMM.
"Auditor flags possible Pillen ‘favoritism’ in $2.5M no-bid bioeconomy contract with lobbyist."
It seems this "lobbyist" was at the ranch when Pillen fell off his horse and broke his arm. It's been implied she's his mistress.
Where's Mrs. Pillen??
This fundraising letter from #JamesLeuschen, running for #Congress as a #Democrat in #NE02, is just embarrassing.
- Why is a Nebraska candidate sending fundraising letters to Massachusetts?
- "Dear Salutation"
- Typographical error in a pull quote
- Casting shade on members of Congress without the cojones to name names
- An "XXX" placeholder left in
- Bullshit fundraising deadline
This guy needs a better campaign manager or he needs to drop out.
#politics #USPol #NEpol
He needs to lose his job.
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers formally launches 2026 reelection bid
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/12/15/nebraska-attorney-general-mike-hilgers-formally-launches-2026-reelection-bid/
Let's fucking GO.
Lynne Walz considering runing for Nebraska governor
https://www.wowt.com/2025/11/24/former-nebraska-senator-considering-run-governor/
In November, Nebraska voters said no to Referendum 435, which repealed Legislative Bill 1402, a school voucher measure born in the state Legislature.
Last week, however, Gov. Jim Pillen announced that the state would opt into a federal school voucher plan, part of H.R. 1, the Big Ugly, which Congress passed earlier this year. Among the celebrants joining him in sidestepping the will of Nebraska voters were U.S. Reps. Mike Flood and Adrian Smith, both of whom voted yes on H.R. 1.
Volume of voting voices turned down • Nebraska Examiner
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/10/06/volume-of-voting-voices-turned-down/
Fucking bastard.
Nebraska Attorney General says DOJ's request for voter data 'well within bounds'
https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-attorney-general-mike-hilgers-doj-request-voter-data/68023585
Here we go. I expect Nebraska to roll over like the overtime dog that it is.
Justice Department asks Nebraska to hand over voter data
https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/justice-department-asks-nebraska-to-hand-over-voter-data/
What clever name will they come up with for it? 🤢
Will the next ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ be in Nebraska?
https://www.wowt.com/2025/08/05/will-next-alligator-alcatraz-be-nebraska/
The governor has directed code agencies (like mine) to cut their budgets by ten percent before the next legislative session. #NEPol
Mixed thoughts on this one. Dude's a Republican, and talks a lot about corruption. Makes me a bit skittish.
Medical cannabis advocate, targeted notary running for Nebraska governor
https://www.1011now.com/2025/07/08/medical-cannabis-advocate-targeted-notary-running-nebraska-governor/
Good riddance.
Key GOP centrist Rep. Don Bacon will not seek reelection
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/06/27/congress/don-bacon-wont-seek-reelection-00430545
Right on cue. Be safe out there.
#InsecureGOP
#NEPol
#OmahaPol
#NoKings
Gov. Pillen signs emergency declaration to mobilize National Guard ahead of protests
https://www.ketv.com/article/gov-pillen-signs-emergency-declaration-facilitate-national-guard/65061447
#NEPol #TheGremlinZoo #ICE #OmahaMeat #Protest
From AP.com: Federal immigration raid at Omaha meat production plant sparks protests
Kathleen Kauth needs to lose her job.
Nebraska senator praises ICE, E-Verify process
https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-senator-praises-ice-e-verify-process/65028012
From my, ah, ahem, Congresscritter, Don Bacon:
Dear friend.
There have been many conflicting messages about what is really in the reconciliation bill (the One Big Beautiful Bill) recently passed by the House. So, I’ve decided to bust some of those claims!
Some people are wondering WHY President Trump’s DOGE cuts aren’t included in the OBBB. "The most relevant answer is due to Senate rules that only mandatory spending can be included in a reconciliation bill, not discretionary spending. The DOGE cuts primarily fall in the discretionary category, so Congress would need a standalone recissions request from OMB to enact DOGE cuts into law.
Many national liberals claim that the vast majority of able-bodied adults without young children are working and that a work requirement of 80 hours a month is too burdensome. According to the 2023 Survey of Income and Program Participation, only 44% of this segment worked at least 80 hours a month.
So, what are those not working doing with their time? According to the American Time Use Survey (ATUS), used extensively in government and academic research, Medicaid recipients who are able-bodied, age 19-64 without children in school, spend:
- 125 hours a month watching television and playing games, more than the 80 hour work requirement
- 184 hours a month on all socializing, relaxing and leisure activities, including television and video games
- 4 hours doing housework and errands
- .47 hours caring for others, and
- ONLY .36 hours looking for work.
What are Medicaid recipients who are working doing with their time?
According to the same ATUS survey, they are:
- Work an average of 4.2 hours a day, or 126 hours per month. More than the requirement of 80 hours a month
- 4.5 hours on socializing, relaxing and leisure activities, including television and games.
Perhaps the work requirements really aren’t that burdensome.
Want to receive more information about legislation I am working on and my activities? Sign up for my newsletter here!
As always, if you have questions or comments, feel free to reach out to me at https://bacon.house.gov/contact/
Sincerely,
Rep. Don Bacon
Gov. Pillen then threw things over to Senator Kathleen Kauth, who championed and introduced the legislation on the Governor’s behalf, “I have talked to people about this issue and we might disagree on a lot, we might comment things from different perspectives, but on this issue: that men are men, women are women, and men should not be playing in women’s sports,” she said.
LIVE at 9 AM: Gov. Pillen to Sign the Stand With Women Act
https://www.1011now.com/2025/06/04/live-9-am-gov-pillen-sign-stand-with-women-act/
“I’m running for Congress because the people of Nebraska deserve a representative in Congress who will stand up for working families, who will stand up for veterans and seniors, who will stand up to Donald Trump and his billionaire buddies,” Cavanaugh said in a statement.
#USPol
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#HouseOfRepresentatives
#NebraskaDemocrats
Nebraska State Sen. John Cavanaugh announces bid for U.S. Congress
https://www.wowt.com/2025/06/04/nebraska-state-sen-john-cavanaugh-announces-bid-us-congress/
These people need to lose their jobs.
Nebraska Republicans sought to weaken voter-backed paid sick leave. A Democrat helped them do it.
https://apnews.com/article/paid-sick-leave-bill-nebraska-19be8bd8d65201301ee73510f06ac2ca