Breaking: Nebraska Governor’s Emergency Contract Leads to Criminal Referral

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/

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Brett Lindstrom’s New Ad Hits Gov. Pillen HARD

Brett Lindstrom’s New Ad Hits Gov. Pillen HARD

Oct 22, 2026 |

đź‘€ Brett Lindstrom just launched a TV ad targeting Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen over a $2.5 MILLION no-bid contract.

The commercial raises questions about favoritism and government accountability.

But will this attack change the governor’s race?

I break down the ad and its political implications in my latest Campaign Spot.

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New Ad Targets Pillen’s $2.5M No-Bid Contract | Could Lindstrom Change the Race?

New Ad Targets Pillen’s $2.5M No-Bid Contract | Could Lindstrom Change the Race?

Oct 22, 2026 |

A cartoon governor, a luxury jet, and a $2.5 million no-bid state contract.

On this edition of Campaign Spot, Dan Parsons reviews “Jet Setting on Your Dime,” a new America First Party commercial targeting Governor Jim Pillen and the controversy surrounding a state contract awarded to Julie Bushell’s company.

What does the ad say about access, influence and taxpayer accountability? And could Brett Lindstrom’s candidacy change the outcome of Nebraska’s governor’s race?

Lindstrom, a former Republican who challenged Pillen in the 2022 GOP primary, gives voters another choice alongside Pillen and Democrat Lynne Walz. Dan examines whose support Lindstrom might attract, and why that matters heading into November 3.

The commercial is paid for by the America First Party and authorized by Lindstrom for Nebraska.

Who do you think Lindstrom’s candidacy helps, and who does it hurt? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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$1 Million for Public Records. Can DHHS Prove Its Estimate?

$1 Million for Public Records. Can DHHS Prove Its Estimate?

Oct 21, 2026 |

$1 million and a 50-year wait for public records? Attorney Daniel Gutman explains why he believes a Nebraska Supreme Court ruling in the Flatwater Free Press case provides a path to challenge DHHS’s estimate, and requires the agency to justify its numbers.

Watch the full interview with Gutman and parent Curt Safranek on YouTube @danparsonsshow or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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