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Looking Ahead to the 2021 Nebraska Legislative Session

Looking Ahead to the 2021 Nebraska Legislative Session

Senator Tom Briese Photo: WNAX


Nebraska lawmakers wrapped up their extended 2020 session in late July. They were interrupted in mid-March due to the pandemic and came back to Lincoln this summer to finish.
The 2021 session is just over three months away.
Senator Tom Briese of Albion says he expects many hold over issues to return..

Briese says he expects businesses to make a push for tax reform…

Briese says tax revenue and the budget will also be issues….

Briese is up for reelection this year but is unopposed in District 41.

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