GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Governor Jim Pillen outlined his property tax reduction strategy during a Thursday visit to Grand Island, expressing opposition to ballot initiatives while discussing potential changes to sales tax exemptions ahead of the 2026 legislative session.

The legislative session begins Jan. 7, just 33 days away. Pillen, who campaigned on property tax reduction in 2022, will be in the middle of his re-election campaign when the session ends.

Property tax remains top priority

Pillen said he is working to find solutions for property owners who struggle to pay taxes on homes they have owned for years. He also wants younger generations to be able to afford houses.

“This tax shift has become astronomical, and it’s the only way we can solve the problem,” Pillen said.

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