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Omaha World Herald on April 29: “From taxing tattoos to ending incentives: 7 ways Nebraska might plug $396 million budget hole”

The Omaha World Herald’s Josh Reyes details several tax policies currently under consideration in the Nebraska Legislature. Read more here.

Nebraska Public Media on April 25: New economic forecast tightens state’s budget squeeze

Dr. Rebecca Firestone spoke with Fred Knapp of Nebraska Public Media about the importance of maintaining a robust cash reserve to safeguard the state in the event of economic downturn, and underscored the importance of sustainable budget decisions amid an additional $190 million budget shortfall. Click here to read more.

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Omaha World Herald on April 29: “From taxing tattoos to ending incentives: 7 ways Nebraska might plug $396 million budget hole”

The Omaha World Herald’s Josh Reyes details several tax policies currently under consideration in the Nebraska Legislature. Read more here.