Latest News from the Governor's Office
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LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that the Revenue Committee had unveiled a new plan stripping taxpayers of relief delivered through the Property Tax Credit Relief Fund, raising the state’s sales tax 14%, and slapping new taxes on key services including heating, air conditioning, and plumbing.
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LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement after the State of Nebraska and the Fraternal Order of Police, the union representing Corrections Officers at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) and Safety and Security Specialists at the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), reached agreement on a new pay plan.
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LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts joined convenience store representatives to urge the Legislature to abandon its proposed taxes on many items sold in gas stations.
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April 15th is National Tax Day, and it’s a reminder that we have a long way to go to make Nebraska more competitive on tax policy. Overall, the Tax Foundation ranks Nebraska 24th nationally for tax climate. As a state that relishes national championships, we should also work to be #1 in tax competitiveness, so we can grow Nebraska.
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LINCOLN – Today, on National Tax Day, Governor Pete Ricketts joined Nebraska veterinarians and animal advocates to voice disapproval of the Legislature’s proposed tax on pet and livestock healthcare. Currently, the Revenue Committee is considering a tax on veterinary services alongside several other sales tax increases on Nebraskans.
