Nebraska Lawmakers Face $305M Budget Shortfall
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Nebraska lawmakers face a daunting $305 million budget shortfall, with the Appropriations Committee scrambling to address it before their session deadline. While a $20 million boost is expected this year, its earmarked for property tax relief, not the general fund. Next year, the shortfall worsens by $175 million. Lawmakers are divided on how to tackle the issue, with some advocating for spending cuts and others pushing for new revenue sources. Revenue bills, including a tobacco tax hike, could generate up to $81 million. The full legislature will debate revenue measures next week, and the Appropriations Committee must submit its budget proposal by Tuesday. Despite the challenges, officials remain optimistic about navigating the crisis.
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