THERE’S JUST TWO SCHEDULED DAYS LEFT IN THIS YEAR’S NEBRASKA LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WITH SEVERAL BILLS YET TO BE VOTED ON FOR PASSAGE.
ON WEDNESDAY, A SCHOOL CHOICE BILL ADVANCED AGAIN IN THE UNICAMERAL.
THE MEASURE ALLOCATES 10-MILLION-DOLLARS TO ALLOW LOW-INCOME STUDENTS TO ATTEND PRIVATE SCHOOLS.
WEDNESDAY EVENING A BILL DESIGNED TO INCREASE TAXES ON CANDY, SOFT DRINKS, VETERINARY SERVICES, DIGITAL ADVERTISING, GAMES OF CHANCE AND THE LOTTERY ALSO ADVANCED.
THE TAX INCREASES WOULD PAVE THE WAY FOR A TWO-BILLION-DOLLAR REDUCTION IN PROPERTY TAXES.
BOTH BILLS ARE NOW IN THE ENGROSSING, OR REVIEW PHASE.
THAT IS THE 3RD AND FINAL STAGE NEEDED FOR PASSAGE.
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