Gov. Pillen unveils playbook to cut property taxes by 50% [Video]

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – A week before the Legislature is expected to reconvene for a special session, Gov. Jim Pillen held a news conference on his push to reduce Nebraska property taxes by 50%.

The announcement comes after the governor has been holding town halls around the state in recent weeks promoting his plan. According to a release from Pillen’s office, he has also been having regular meetings with senators focused on the issue.

“In Nebraska, property tax collections have accelerated at a rapid rate. In a few short years, they will reach more than $1 million a day, or $6 billion a year,” the release states. “Nebraska is among states for highest property taxes in the nation and the governor has made tax reform a central goal of his administration.”

Pillen initially charged the Unicameral with coming up with a 40% reduction in property taxes. But the bill put …