District Judge Blocks Nebraska Environmental Trust Diversions as Lawsuit Plays Out
The ruling preserves funding for conservation projects while the dispute continues, after officials said the transfer would divert $13.5 million in lottery proceeds.
- On Monday, a Lincoln judge issued a temporary injunction blocking the state from transferring $13.5 million in lottery proceeds out of the Nebraska Environmental Trust, a fund supporting conservation efforts across the state.
- Plaintiffs argue the legislature has "misused" the trust, which is traditionally funded through state lottery proceeds, by attempting to redirect the money to other state initiatives.
- Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong ruled the plaintiffs demonstrated a "probability of success," noting the funds could be "irreparably harmed" if the state transferred them immediately.
- Assistant Nebraska Attorney General Carlton argued against the injunction, claiming the state has authority over lottery proceeds and stating the order would cause "a significant amount of harm to the state."
- Pending a final court decision, the ruling prevents the matter from becoming moot by ensuring the trust's resources remain available for conservation projects while the legal challenge proceeds.
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"The court does find that the plaintiffs have a probability of success on the merits. I'm not saying it's absolute. Don't get excited," Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong said.
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