Walz calls for universal homestead exemptions, valuations cap if she’s elected Nebraska governor

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 1,210

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — Former state Sen. Lynne Walz is calling for universal homestead exemptions, an end to “price gouging,” a temporary gas tax holiday and an annual school-supply sales tax holiday if she’s elected this fall as Nebraska’s first Democratic governor in three decades.

The former lawmaker from Fremont released the final seven pages of what she’s termed “Lynne’s Commitment to Nebraskans” regarding her ideas to stabilize Nebraska’s budget, lower taxes and reinvigorate economic development. …

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