Pillen signs order cutting off state tax dollars to Nebraska abortion providers

Source: Nebraska Examiner

Executive order follows similar orders invoked in other states
By: Erin Bamer - November 6, 2025 12:39 pm Updated 2:55 pm

LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order Thursday cutting off state tax dollars from medical service providers in Nebraska that offer abortions.

Local abortion clinics primarily receive state aid through Medicaid funds, which supports various services beyond abortions, including birth control and cancer screenings. This summer, Congress cut off federal funds to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers and restricted Medicaid funds going to abortion providers through the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

Under the order, Pillen said any abortion provider terminated from another state’s Medicaid program will have their enrollment terminated in Nebraska.

“We’re not going to let abortion providers skirt accountability while claiming our money,” Pillen said.


Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, left, shakes hands with Attorney General Mike Hilgers after signing a new executive order shutting off Medicaid dollars for abortion providers in Nebraska. Nov. 6, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)

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