May 17, 2024
Funds

Time, funds running out for Nebraska lawmakers’ priorities • Nebraska Examiner

LINCOLN — In the waning days of the Nebraska Legislature’s 2024 session, lawmakers are grappling with dwindling time and not enough funds for pet projects they’d like to see funded. Jim Macy, director of the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, testifies before the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee. March 13, 2023. (Paul Hammel/Nebraska Examiner) Lawmakers have about $20

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Property

Nebraska senators hear praise, criticism of property tax proposal

Proposals to limit or freeze local governments from raising property taxes drew support and opposition during a legislative hearing Wednesday.They are part of Gov. Jim Pillen’s plan to cut property taxes by $2 billion.Homeowners like Liz Abel of Omaha told the Legislature’s Revenue Committee on Wednesday that her property tax bill increased by 38%.”I continually

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