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Sponsor abandons push to remove state internship statute after funding cut; proponents urge restoring InterNebraska funding (LB423)
Summary
Senator Christy Armendariz told the Business and Labor Committee she will leave LB423 in committee after the Governor—s preliminary budget defunded a $20 million internship program; nonprofit and business witnesses urged restoring funds to preserve internships that help retain young talent in Nebraska.
Senator Christy Armendariz, who represents District 18, opened discussion of LB423 by explaining the bill was drafted to repeal a state‑administered grant program for internships and job training but that the Legislature—s preliminary budget had already removed funding for the program. She said the governor—s office agreed the program could remain in statute while funding is paused and she planned to leave the bill in committee.
Armendariz said the program initially carried about $20 million in General Fund authorization but that appropriations leaders had decided not to continue funding after a two‑year pilot, citing cumbersome administration, low philanthropic match and unused funds. She said the…
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