Gov. Pillen announces 90-day pause on diesel taxes for Nebraska ag producers

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed executive orders to suspend diesel taxes for 90 days for agricultural producers transporting livestock or seasonal products.
LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen signed a pair of executive orders Thursday aimed at easing cost burdens for Nebraska’s agricultural producers on the same day a like-minded initiative was announced for the 2028 election cycle. The first executive order suspends diesel taxes for vehicles transporting Nebraska seasonally produced products or livestock for the next 90 […]
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