Reopening. We know in the two weeks since we last had the superintendent here on this show, we have gotten that updated budget from the governor and so if approved, it could mean cuts to schools and its a time that would be difficult for School Districts to have to manage budget cuts given the fact that trying to make a safe and secure school, if anything, is going to cost more if you need to have more teachers to be able to have different times and scattered school times. That means more custodians, more security perhaps or whatever it entails. Its definitely going to cost more for these schools and also maybe more teachers will even be needed to accommodate those who maybe still want to do Distance Learning versus those coming to school. Talking about the budget is a big part of whawell be re wain gobeal about Distance Learning and the digital divide. Weve heard about several Tech Companies in the area stepping up to donate laptops. What about wifi connectivity. A lot of times the su
Lets me think everyone for coming this afternoon to discuss the important topic of tax tax reform. Aree are those who say they putting out plans. We havent seen anything specific in terms of what has been discussed. The conclusion that staff has come to that despite what has been suggested, this has been unveiled on a piecemeal basis. Reiterating the very clear position. Support us as democrats programs, comprehensive tax reform. Let me highlight a few key principles we believe must be adhered to in tax reform. Our number one priority is moving the dial to help the middle class and their families prosper. That means boosting wages and giving middleclass americans the relief they needed to get ahead. Reform must place workers first. It should not skew toward the wealthy. The top rated should remain. 39. 6. The should focus on raising Living Standards of middleclass citizens. Fiscallyackage must be responsible and revenue neutral. I mean revenue neutral as can determined in a conventiona
Democrats on the house ways and Means Committee met to consider the republican tax proposal. Bruce bartlett, spoke to the gathering about the potential for Economic Growth under the plan. The meeting lasted an hour and 40 minutes. Let me thank everyone for coming this afternoon to discuss the important topic of tax reform. For coming this afternoon to discuss the important topic of tax tax reform. Aree are those who say they putting out plans. We havent seen anything specific in terms of what has been discussed. The conclusion that staff has come to that despite what has been suggested, this has been unveiled on a piecemeal basis. Reiterating the very clear position. Support us as democrats programs, comprehensive tax reform. Let me highlight a few key principles we believe must be adhered to in tax reform. Our number one priority is moving the dial to help the middle class and their families prosper. That means boosting wages and giving middleclass americans the relief they needed to
They were willing to do it, they wanted to be shown how. For me, i cant sit there and ask them for something if i dont prove how we do it. The governors Budget Proposal goes to the legislature and revenue generated bills have to originate in the house of representatives and voted on by the senate before going to the governors desk. The state has ordered more than 330 thousand dollars in restitution for food stamp fraud cases. Attorney general alan wilson says this is restitution from 99 cases in the state and is the result of the first year of a Partnership Targeting abuse of the federal snap program. Happening now. A highly debated rock quarry project proposed in lexington county is being heard before a judge. The Company Behind the project, vulcan materials, wants to build in the leesville area. One of two proposals vulcan gave county council in november would close stutman road that is what is being discussed in court today. Vulcan says closing stutman road would keep the Mining Ope
LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen’s office released a detailed list Wednesday of nearly 1,000 state employment positions slated for elimination June 1 because they have been vacant for more than 90 days. Pillen signed an executive order Tuesday that calls for any state position that remains unfilled for 90 days to be removed following a […] The post Gov. Pillen’s office outlines 973 state positions slated for elimination this summer appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.