The message from Gov. Pillen is clear, and it could not come at a more critical time: stop burning.His executive order temporarily removing all local discretion on burn permits is not government overreach, but rather a necessary response to increasingly dangerous conditions across Nebraska. When even experienced fire chiefs welcome having that authority taken out of their hands, it should tell us something. This is not business as usual.
The message from Gov. Pillen is clear, and it could not come at a more critical time: stop burning.
His executive order temporarily removing all local discretion on burn permits is not government overreach, but rather a necessary response to increasi… [2910 chars]
Source: Aurora News-Register | Published: 2026-03-31T20:28:55Z
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