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Business Incentives Will Reach Rural Areas of Nebraska

Business Incentives Will Reach Rural Areas of Nebraska

Senator Tom Briese Photo: WNAX


Nebraska lawmakers passed a “grand compromise” of property tax cuts and business incentives as one of the final actions of this years session.

Senator Tom Briese of Albion, who supported the package, says despite critics, rural areas will see benefits from the business incentives…

Briese says they backed away from making any major changes to the school aid formula….

Briese says he wanted to find more financial help for schools….

Briese says property owners should see a decrease in their taxes owed next year.

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