In this episode of Go Fact Yourself, host Dan Parsons breaks down a major developing story in Nebraska politics. State Auditor Mike Foley has officially referred Governor Jim Pillen’s administration to law enforcement following a controversial $2.5 million no-bid emergency contract.
We dive into the details of the alleged cover-up attempts, the lack of transparency in the bidding process, and what this means for the Pillen administration moving forward.
Read the Nebraska Examiner story: DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/05/ded-pillen-no-bid-contract-fight-with-auditor-heads-to-state-patrol-ag/
Can a Democrat Compete in Nebraska’s Deep-Red 3rd District? | Becky Stille for Congress
Becky Stille, Democratic candidate for Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District, joins the show to discuss her campaign against longtime incumbent Rep. Adrian Smith. She shares why federal debates over tariffs, SNAP, health care and rural hospitals pushed her into the race, while also discussing her background as a single teen mom, the challenges facing working families and farmers, and her plan to travel the district by RV to hear directly from voters.
Learn more about the Stille’s campaign at https://www.beckystille2026.com/
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