Nebraska’s projected budget deficit exceeds $170 million following new tax receipts

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 559

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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LINCOLN — For the third month in a row, Nebraska’s monthly tax receipts came in below economic projections, which could spell trouble for state lawmakers when they convene for the 2027 legislative session.

The state Department of Revenue’s report on May’s tax receipts showed a net loss of 7.8% compared to what Nebraska’s Economic Forecasting Advisory Board had predicted in late February. That difference equates to about $43 million less in revenue headed to the …

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