By Nebraska Family Alliance
LINCOLN, Neb. — Today, Governor Jim Pillen and Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska’s Medicaid funds will no longer be used to reimburse or contract with abortion providers.
While state and federal law already prohibit tax dollars from directly financing abortion procedures, millions of taxpayer dollars have continued to subsidize the abortion industry through the Medicaid program. An executive order signed by Governor Pillen put an end to this use of public funds, stripping abortion providers of all Medicaid funds.
“Nebraska is rightfully taking action to protect life and uphold our state’s pro-life values,” said Nebraska Family Alliance Executive Director Nate Grasz. “Taxpayer dollars should not be funding abortion clinics or corporations like Planned Parenthood. We applaud Governor Pillen and Attorney General Hilgers for their leadership and unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable in our state.”