Lawmakers advance revenue package aiming to close budget gap by $21 million

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 933

Last Updated: 2 days, 16 hours ago

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LINCOLN — Lawmakers advanced a revenue package Wednesday that is expected to bring the Nebraska Legislature more than $21 million closer to filling the projected budget deficit they’ve been working to close all session.

State senators advanced Legislative Bill 901 via a voice vote, pushing the bill to its third and final round of floor debate. The amended legislation includes a package of different bills that together would add more than $21 million to Nebraska’s …

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