Governor Heineman proposes a five percent increase in state funding to public schools during his State of the State address to the legislature. . .
Governor Heineman proposes a five percent increase in state funding to public schools during his State of the State address to the legislature. . .
Gov. Dave Heineman; "next two years"
Heineman proposed eliminating the state income tax and replacing the revenue lost by eliminating an equivalent amount of sales tax exemptions.
Governor Heineman tells state lawmakers his proposed budget will give college students and their families a big break.
During the State of the State address, Heineman says a deal has been reached to freeze college tuition. . .
Heineman; "proposed budget"
Heineman proposes increasing state aid to colleges and universities in exchange for the tuition freeze.
The governor also proposes eliminating the state income tax...both individual and corporate. He says the state can afford it by scaling back on sales tax exemptions.
Governor Heineman says Nebraska agriculture remains strong...both row-crop farming and livestock production.
Still, one problem remains. . .
Heineman; "continuing drought"
Heineman proposes during the State of the State address to eliminate the state income tax...both individual and corporate. He says the state could pay for it by eliminating sales tax exemptions.
Governor Heineman takes a swipe at the federal healthcare law during his State of the State address.
Heineman says he has budgeted 170-Million dollars so Nebraska can join the federal health care exchange...and has braced for additional Medicaid costs. . .
Heineman; "or higher education"
Heineman has proposed the state eliminate the state income tax...and make up for the loss in revenue by eliminating about half the sales tax exemptions Nebraska gives.
TAX QUESTION CUTS
Governor Heineman says Nebraska needs to cuts taxes. . .
Heineman; "high-paying jobs"
Governor Heineman contends that high taxes have kept economic growth down...and kept Nebraska from retaining its youth. . .
Heineman; "tax code?"
(courtesy of Nebraska Radio Network)
