- Administration directs Department of Health & Human Services policy and priorities.
- Jim Pillen oversees policy and appointments within the Department of Health & Human Services.
Nebraska Economic Development agency faces staff criticism amid downsizing
What happened
Jim Pillen appointed Maureen Larsen as director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development on September 21, 2026. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development has undergone unprecedented downsizing since Larsen took the role in July 2025, dropping from 115 full-time employees in May 2025 to 66 as of September 18. The department also received criticism from staff regarding management and budget cuts in a recent survey.
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Why it matters
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development, which handles state economic policy, is facing internal criticism from staff regarding management and budget cuts. The agency's significant reduction in staff size could affect its capacity to execute economic development programs within Nebraska.
Jim Pillen oversees policy and appointments within the Department of Health & Human Services, which directs state policy and priorities.
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Who's involved
- Jim PillenGovernor of Nebraska who made the appointment to the department director role.
- Nebraska Department of Economic DevelopmentState agency undergoing significant downsizing and leadership changes.