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Friday, August 14, 2026 at 9:22 PM

Senators seek waiver, second chance at applying for summer food funds rejected by Pillen

LINCOLN – A group of state senators are expressing hope they can reverse Gov. Jim Pillen’s recent rejection of $18 million in federal funds to expand a summer grocery benefit for low-income families.

LINCOLN — A group of state senators are expressing hope they can reverse Gov. Jim Pillen’s recent rejection of $18 million in federal funds to expand a summer grocery benefit for low-income families.

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