THE NEBRASKA UNICAMERAL HAS APPROVED A TWO-YEAR STATE BUDGET PACKAGE.
THE 11-BILLION-DOLLAR SPENDING PLAN CALLS FOR A NEARLY ONE-PERCENT INCREASE IN STATE EXPENDITURES AND TRANSFERS 361-MILLION DOLLARS FROM AGENCY CASH FUNDS AND A RAINY-DAY FUND.
GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN COMMENDED THE NEBRASKA SENATE FOR ITS EFFORTS TO APPROVE A BUDGET THAT INVESTS IN EDUCATION AND PROVIDES PROPERTY TAX RELIEF.
THE GOVERNOR HAS FIVE DAYS TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO VETO PARTS OF THE SPENDING PLAN.
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