John Stinner: Careless budget decisions threaten state’s stability

By: John Stinner

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: September 19, 2026

Words: 775

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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In my time as a state legislator and chairman of the budget-writing Appropriations Committee in the Nebraska State Legislature, I encountered the extremes, both feast and famine. When times were good, my fellow appropriators and I diligently crafted budgets that took care of the state’s needs while tackling pressing issues, like property tax reform. When times were bad, we buckled down, weighed the options and worked within the constraints, ensuring first and foremost that the …

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