Advocates decry proposed $5 million transfer from Veterans Aid Fund to help state veterans homes

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 547

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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LINCOLN — Advocates for veterans pleaded with state lawmakers to maintain funds slated to be transferred from a veterans’ aid program to support veterans homes, despite the director of Nebraska’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs saying the transfer would not reduce services.

The Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee heard public comments Tuesday on proposed budget adjustments to Veterans Affairs. The committee has been tasked with drafting an updated state budget that fills an expected $471 million shortfall.

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