Governor Jim Pillen’s friends and insiders have gotten no-bid contracts. For example, a female friend and travel companion was given a $2.5 million contract without going through a competitive bidding process. Now, an investigation is occurring to determine whether information was illegally withheld from the State Auditor.
We think now it’s your turn.
10 NEBRASKA BUSINESSES WILL GET $5,000 EACH!
*No cozying up to the Governor required. No legally dubious maneuvers required.
1. SUBMIT YOUR 30 SECOND PITCH
Tell us why your Nebraska business should get $5,000. You can pitch ANYTHING. Just make sure it is for a lawful good or service.
2. GET PICKED!
On October 15, we’ll select 10 winning contractors. Yup, that’s it!
$5,000 EACH!
$50,000 TOTAL!
This is 100% real. It’s as real as the money Jim Pillen has handed to his friends.
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IS THIS REAL?
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?
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Because government contracts shouldn’t be about who you know. Or alleged affairs. Nebraska taxpayers deserve transparency, competition and a fair shot. If the Governor can hand out no-bid contracts to insiders, we figured regular Nebraskans deserved a shot too.
WHAT’S ALL THIS ABOUT GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN AND NO-BID CONTRACTS?
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Since taking office, Governor Jim Pillen’s administration has faced scrutiny over state contracts awarded without competitive bidding—including deals involving political allies and people with close ties to his administration.
No open competition. No competing bids. Nebraska taxpayers pick up the tab.
We think Nebraskans deserve to know where their money is going—and who is getting it.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO
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Tell us what your business would do with a $5,000 contract.
Keep it simple.
Winners will be selected based on their submissions—not by chance.