Gov. Pillen Announces 28 Census Tracts Approved in New Opportunity Zones Program

Gov. Pillen Announces 28 Census Tracts Approved in New Opportunity Zones Program October 30, 2026 jim Fri, 10/30/2026 - 10:45 CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Announces 28 Census Tracts Approved in New Opportunity Zones Program LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that more than two dozen rural and urban Nebraska communities will reap the benefits of investment resulting from the new Federal Opportunity Zones Program. Twenty-eight census submitted this summer by the Governor been approved by the U.S. Treasury. They include areas in each of the state’s three congressional districts. “I’m proud to say that Nebraska was one of the first states to act and make nominations to this program,” said Gov. Pillen. “These identified tracts are now poised to benefit from investment that will help spur housing, jobs and attract workforce talent. Nebraska is open for business. This is another tool that will provide our communities the support they need for continued growth.” Within Opportunity Zones, investments made through certified investment vehicles known as “Opportunity Funds” can be used to spur economic growth, for example, by supporting new businesses or

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