Nebraska lawmakers have taken the first step toward dealing with an anticipated 900-Million dollar budget shortfall.
On a 42-to-3 vote, the Unicameral has approved 137-Million dollars in cuts to the current fiscal year.
Senator Paul Schumacher of Columbus warns colleagues the current revenue shortfall could last well beyond the next two-year budget

Senator John Stinner of Gering told colleagues they need to act now, so state government can adjust to less money. . .

Bigger budget decisions await the Unicameral as it faces a projected 900-Million dollar revenue shortfall for the coming two-year state budget.