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Park Fees Going Up in Nebraska

Park Fees Going Up in Nebraska

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A number of fees controlled by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission could go up under a bill advancing in the legislature.
Senator John McCollister of Omaha sponsors the bill, which he tells colleagues doesn’t mean fees will increase immediately. . .
McCollister had to overcome a filibuster against his bill. It will allow Game and Parks to increase 29 fees.

Senator Dave Bloomfield of Hoskins questions the need for the bill, and argues against it during legislative floor debate. . .

Twenty-nine fee increases in all…
The bll advanced on a 39-to-3 vote. It gives Game and Parks the authority to increase fees.

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