Courtesy of Office of Gov. Jim Pillen
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen continues to effectively block a slew of youth sports projects in the state.
ICYMI in November: Numerous proposed facilities, including a $114M USL stadium anchoring a mixed-use development, a 181K-square-foot volleyball complex and several other venues are trying to access a special state tax program. But Pillen — who has made reducing state property taxes a key agenda item — won’t sign off.
Pillen’s office said he won’t make a decision until at least June, leaving all the projects in limbo.
Critics argue Nebraska is losing out on a windfall of sports tourism revenue to the Kansas City region and other neighbors due to its lack of facilities.
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