For immediate release – Jan. 25, 2023
LINCOLN — Below is a statement from OpenSky Policy Institute Executive Director Dr. Rebecca Firestone regarding the budget proposal discussed during the State of the State Address on Wednesday.
“We look forward to examining the governor’s budget proposal more closely but we do have initial concerns about the significant constraints it places on funding for state agencies. These agencies provide services that play a key role in supporting a strong state economy. We are concerned that the funding constraints in the budget proposal could work against the stated goal of growing Nebraska’s economy.”
Contact Chuck Brown at 402-610-1522 or cbrown@openskypolicy.org for more information.