Nebraskans raise alarm about proposed $152 million cut to DHHS

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 866

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — After leaders with Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services assured lawmakers that the governor’s proposed budget cuts would be manageable while maintaining services, more than 20 health care professionals and advocates told a different story.

The Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee heard a collection of concerns Monday about Gov. Jim Pillen’s proposed budget adjustments at a public hearing at the Capitol. Opponents largely argued the cuts would raise health care costs and limit …

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