No-bid contract sought by Pillen for an acquaintance draws ire of State Auditor

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It’s one thing to try and cut out shenanigans in state government and another if you’re part of it.

Gov. Jim Pillen’s recent “State of the State” address laid out plenty of goals to cut out funny business in state government, from ending frivolous lawsuits to reversing tax breaks for special interests.

But not mentioned was a sizable, no-bid contract the governor approved in 2024 for a lobbyist he w…