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Senators press budget trade-offs as mainline budget advances
Summary
Floor debate over LB10-71 highlighted deep disagreements about cuts to health and human services, developmental-disability waivers and child-care eligibility; cloture was invoked and the bill was advanced to enrollment and review after committee amendment votes.
Senators pressed competing priorities as lawmakers weighed adjustments to the mainline budget (LB10-71). Several members warned that cuts to Health and Human Services programs — including reductions tied to developmental-disability (DD) and aged-and-disabled waivers — carry real consequences for vulnerable Nebraskans.
"A budget is a moral document," Senator Gareca said, arguing the chamber should prioritize children…
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