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Nebraska Legislators Adjourn 2021 Session

Nebraska Legislators Adjourn 2021 Session

Governor Pete Ricketts Photo: WNAX


Nebraska lawmakers wrapped up the 2021 session Thursday and officially adjourned about two weeks ahead of schedule.

Governor Pete Ricketts, in his farewell message, praised the work they did on the budget..

Ricketts says budget committees kept spending under control…

Ricketts says lawmakers were able to provide another round of tax relief..

Lawmakers will have to return to Lincoln in September for a special session to approve new election district maps.

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