Lincoln Journal Star on March 25: Ricketts hails property tax measure’s advancement; others call it ‘token relief’
An overhauled version of Gov. Pete Ricketts’ plan to cut property taxes finally emerged from a legislative committee Thursday, with just 10 days remaining before lawmakers adjourn for the year.
Revenue Committee members voted 7-0 to advance the measure, with Sen. Jim Smith of Papillion not voting.
Ricketts called the committee’s move “the next key step toward bringing property tax relief to hardworking Nebraska families.”
Others were less enthusiastic.
During a public hearing on the proposal earlier Thursday, John Hladik of the Center for Rural Affairs called it “token relief.”
