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Nebraska Senators Search for Agreement on Property Tax Cut

Nebraska Senators Search for Agreement on Property Tax Cut

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Nebraska lawmakers continue to search for a compromise on property taxes. Governor Pete Ricketts has said lowering property taxes is his top priority this year.

Senator Tyson Larson says those taxes are driven by decisions in cities, counties and school districts….

Larson says they will have to look at all forms of taxation in the state to come up with a fair solution to high property taxes….

Larson says while there are several bills dealing with those taxes, there is no consensus yet….https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/tyson-larson-218c

More hearings will be held on those property tax bills.

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