Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen shares new members of the state's data center task force

News Clip0:30KETV NewsWatch 7·NE·8/19/2026

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced the members of the state's new data center task force. The task force was created to balance economic development with protecting state resources, following the Governor's decision to bar new data centers from receiving tax incentives. The 17-member task force includes Javier Hernandez, CEO of Omaha Public Power District, and Keith Melo, President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber.

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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has announced the members of the state's new data center task force, which he established last month. The Governor created the task force when he simultaneously barred any new data centers from receiving state tax incentives.

The initiative aims to strike a balance between fostering economic development and safeguarding Nebraska's resources. The task force comprises 17 members, including prominent figures such as Javier Hernandez, CEO of the Omaha Public Power District, and Keith Melo, President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber.