"Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen Reverses Decision, Opts into Federal Summer Food Aid Program"

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has decided to opt the state into the federal summer EBT program, providing $120 EBT cards to students on free or reduced meal programs during the summer, after previously rejecting the aid. The program is expected to benefit 150,000 children and bring $18 million in economic benefits to the state. This decision follows advocacy efforts and a legislative push to force the state to opt into the program.