Nebraska lawmakers advance first of two budget bills with no dent in deficit

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 708

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — After two days of debate, Nebraska lawmakers advanced the first of two bills to adjust the state budget, though no progress has yet been made officially to fill a $646 million projected deficit.

However, during Tuesday’s lunch break, the Appropriations Committee approved a series of spending cuts that would shrink the deficit by an estimated $60 million, if approved by the full Legislature. The latest recommendations won’t be voted on until the second …

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