Nebraska’s January tax revenues $37 million above projections as lawmakers work on budget deficit

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 474

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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LINCOLN — As lawmakers work to close a projected $471 million budget deficit, they got a bit of relief Friday in Nebraska’s latest tax revenues, which came in above expectations.

The state’s January tax receipts show a net growth of 6.5% over what Nebraska’s Economic Forecasting Advisory Board predicted in October, according to the state Department of Revenue.

That equates to just under $37 million in extra revenue flowing into the state’s coffers. Overall, fiscal …

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