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2023 Nebraska Legislative Session to Open

2023 Nebraska Legislative Session to Open

Senator-elect Barry DeKay Photo: WNAX


The Nebraska legislative session starts Wednesday in Lincoln with a ninety-day session this year.
District 40 Senator-elect Barry DeKay of Niobrara says he has already been working on issues and bills…..

DeKay says school funding and property taxes need attention….

DeKay will be sworn and then get committee assignments….

This is DeKays first elective office. He served for many years on the NPPD Board of Directors.

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