Nebraska’s projected budget deficit grows to $223 million based on June tax receipts

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 640

Last Updated: 6 days, 8 hours ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska’s projected budget deficit continues to grow after the fourth consecutive month of state tax receipts falling below economic forecasts.

The state Department of Revenue’s report on June’s tax receipts showed a net loss of 7% compared to what Nebraska’s Economic Forecasting Advisory Board had predicted in late February. That difference equates to about $51 million less revenue headed to the state’s coffers.

Adding to the tax receipts reported for March, April and …

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