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Governor Ricketts Will Continue Push for Tax Cuts

Governor Ricketts Will Continue Push for Tax Cuts

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Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says he will continue to push tax cuts in the upcoming legislative session.
Ricketts says his proposal to combine property tax relief with a cut in the state income tax failed last session due to a filibuster. He says he will work with key lawmakers to try again next year. . .

Ricketts says state government must improve services even during down budget years.
Ricketts says his administration is looking at ways to improve efficiency.

Ricketts says his administration is working to reduce regulations and streamline the regulatory process to help make Nebraska a more business-friendly state.

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