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Nebraska Legislature Returns After Easter Break

Nebraska Legislature Returns After Easter Break

Senator Tom Briese Photo: WNAX


Nebraska legislators took a four-day break for Easter and are returning to day 55 of their 90 day session.

Senator Tom Briese of Albion says they are moving a number of bills…

Briese says they seem to be more cohesive, so far…

The state will see revenues hundreds of millions above projections. Briese says that helps make their job easier…

Legislators still have debate on proposed tax cuts, state aid to education and a possible new prison.

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