Using “tax day” as a backdrop, Gov. Jim Pillen joined some key state senators and two tax groups Tuesday in touting legislative proposals that aim to reduce Nebraska’s top income tax rate to 3.99% by 2027.
The story outlines concerns voiced by OpenSky Policy Institute that such deep cuts in revenue and increases in state aid are unwise given the shaky state of the economy and may be unsustainable, requiring cutbacks in state services and programs.