JAMES JOSEPH CHARVAT III
2026 Nebraska Governor Campaign
NE

Law Evolves Around Lifestyle.

Improving quality of life for every Nebraskan.

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Policy Framework

1) Tax Reform

Evaluate pathways to reduce or eliminate Nebraska’s state income tax while ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term budget sustainability.

  • Net pay vs. gross pay awareness
  • Household affordability
  • Competitive tax positioning with neighboring states

2) Cannabis Policy Reform

Explore regulated cannabis legalization as a new revenue stream, a criminal justice reform measure, and a way to keep Nebraska competitive with surrounding states.

  • Clear regulatory framework
  • Local control protections
  • Public safety standards

3) Strategic Digital Asset Reserve

Study feasibility of incorporating digital assets (such as Bitcoin) into long-term state financial strategy, with strict risk controls.

  • Hedge against inflation
  • Position Nebraska as innovation-friendly
  • Attract fintech and tech entrepreneurs

4) 4-Day / 35-Hour Work Week Pilot

Encourage pilot programs in state government and private sector partnerships to test productivity under a reduced-hour model.

  • Improve work-life balance
  • Support families
  • Increase retention

5) AI & Workforce Evolution

Prepare Nebraska for AI-driven economic shifts.

  • Yoga in K-12
  • Earlier retirement flexibility
  • Education requirements modernization
  • Farming & tech growth incentives

Fiscal Transparency Challenge

Pete Ricketts & Jim Pillen: Show me the numbers.

By 2030, I should be able to explain Nebraska’s budget from memory in an interview.