Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely is a proverbial saying reportedly coined by the English nobleman Lord Acton in 1857.
How much power should be given to the Executive Branch of Nebraska state government is a topic for discussion by state lawmakers and political observers alike. Currently there are 18 code agencies, which answer to Governor Jim Pillen.
The Legislature is considering measures addressing the situation. Sen Steve Erdman of Bayard wants History Nebraska (formerly known as the State Historical Society) to become a code agency again. Another proposal would bring tourism back into the Department of Economic Development, a code agency.
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