Gov. Jim Pillen is facing criticism for comments he made in August about a Nebraska reporter who found that multiple Pillen hog farms had nitrate levels far above the legal drinking water limit.
Photos: Nebraska Gov. Pillen signs bill limiting abortion, transgender health care
Gov. Jim Pillen stands next to state Sens. Joni Albrecht (left) and Kathleen Kauth (right) at the signing of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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From left, Brendon Pond of Lincoln talks with Gov. Jim Pillen, as Mikayla Pond passes her newborn Gemma Pond to first lady Suzanne Pillen after the signing ceremony of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen signs a copy of LB574 on Monday the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen smiles as he holds newborn Gemma Pond next to his granddaughters, Eloise Pillen (left), 10, and Halle Trouba, at the signing of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen answers questions after the signing of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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State Sen. Rita Sanders (from left) and Gov. Jim Pillen greet supporter Mikayla Pond and her newborn Gemma Pond of Lincoln after the signing of LB574 on May 22 at the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen smiles at the signing of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen kisses newborn Gemma Pond of Lincoln at the signing ceremony of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen smiles as he holds newborn Gemma Pond next to his granddaughters, Eloise Pillen (left), 10, and Halle Trouba, at the signing of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
