Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed a bill into law paving the way for $1 billion in new federal funds for Nebraska hospitals.LB 1087 is being called a “game changer” to stabilize facilities, especially in rural areas, by increasing the reimbursement rates for Medicaid patients without tapping into any additional state revenues.”We have a billion reasons
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Thursday that state economic development leaders have secured nearly $20.7 billion in committed capital investment this year. The governor told the Indiana Economic Development Corp. board of directors that dollar volume represents the highest quarter on record for capital investment in the agency’s nearly 20-year history. “This is a significant time
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