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Nebraska’s lieutenant governor, state treasurer and secretary of state said they do not support proposed salary increases for their offices.The three officials released a joint statement opposing pay increases included in Amendment 2640 to Legislative Bill 1210 as lawmakers continue work on the state’s 2025-2027 budget.Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly, State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg and Secretary of State Bob Evnen said lawmakers should remove their offices from the proposed salary adjustment schedule.In the statement, the officials said their responsibility is to protect taxpayers and make sure essential services are delivered as efficiently as possible.Kelly, Spellerberg and Evnen also said they should be willing to accept the same sacrifices being asked of public servants as the Legislature works through state financial decisions.Kelly, Spellerberg and Evnen said removing the proposed increases would help maintain public trust while Nebraska handles its current financial responsibilities.The statement did not announce any action from lawmakers on the request.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
Nebraska’s lieutenant governor, state treasurer and secretary of state said they do not support proposed salary increases for their offices.
The three officials released a joint statement opposing pay increases included in Amendment 2640 to Legislative Bill 1210 as lawmakers continue work on the state’s 2025-2027 budget.
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Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly, State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg and Secretary of State Bob Evnen said lawmakers should remove their offices from the proposed salary adjustment schedule.
In the statement, the officials said their responsibility is to protect taxpayers and make sure essential services are delivered as efficiently as possible.
Kelly, Spellerberg and Evnen also said they should be willing to accept the same sacrifices being asked of public servants as the Legislature works through state financial decisions.
Kelly, Spellerberg and Evnen said removing the proposed increases would help maintain public trust while Nebraska handles its current financial responsibilities.
The statement did not announce any action from lawmakers on the request.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
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