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$300 billion Food banks and other charitable programs are sounding the alarm about $300 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next 10 years, recently adopted by the House of Representatives and now under consideration by the Senate as part of a budget reconciliation package. The changes outlined in the […]
The Nebraska Legislature concluded its work yesterday after 89 days of filibusters, floor flights and final reading. When we convened in January, we set the scene with 15 freshmen Senators and one returning veteran, a legislative body grappling with a significant budget shortage, a set of priorities from Governor Jim Pillen, and an ever-changing landscape […]
$23.2 billion The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) estimates that a new provision incentivizing giving to private school scholarship programs would reduce federal tax revenue by $23.2 billion over the next ten years, or up to $67 billion if extensions are granted beyond the current 4-year authorization. The bill cuts incentives for most […]
OpenSky’s analysis of the budget reconciliation bill that passed in the House of Representatives is ongoing. The bill is lengthy and consequential, and we will analyze and share its impact on working Nebraskans in the days and weeks to come, especially as we track budget proceedings in the Senate. Stay tuned for more. $300 […]
OpenSky provided an outlook on budget debate last week, and between then and now, the Legislature sent an $11.1 billion behemoth to Governor Jim Pillen’s desk for approval or line-item vetoes. To frame up the process and what may happen next, consider a punctuation analogy. In theory, the Legislature is meant to pass a budget […]
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Improving Opportunities for Every Nebraskan The team at OpenSky Policy Institute analyzes data to help lawmakers and citizens in adopting sound policy, because everyone deserves a chance at the Good Life. Learn More Years of Excellence 13 The Latest from OpenSky More Posts Our Work Tax and budget policy should
