To lower property taxes, Nebraskans will need to pay more in sales taxes, a key state senator said Wednesday.
State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan said a state sale tax increase of up to 1-cent — a tax hike that’s a non-starter for some conservatives and progressives — is necessary if Gov. Jim Pillen is to achieve his goal of reducing property taxes by 40%.
“I don’t know how we’re going to get there (otherwise),” Linehan said.