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Tax Reform A Priority For Heineman

Tax Reform A Priority For Heineman

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Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman says he remains willing to negotiate with legislators on a tax cut package this legislative session.
Heineman says this year’s debate will have an effect on the state for years to come. . .

 

Heineman says the Unicameral needs to look for ways to cut property taxes, but the governor says…ultimately…it is up to local governments to ease the property tax burden on Nebraskans.
Heineman criticizes local governments for recently raising property taxes. . .

 
Heineman says the legislature needs to act on taxes this year…to insure that Nebraska’s economy continues to grow.

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