Teacher pension bill advances in Nebraska Legislature

Teacher pension bill advances in Nebraska Legislature

Nebraska lawmakers give first-round approval to a compromise that makes major changes to the state's school employee retirement system.

Lawmakers advance changes to Nebraska school retirement plan to help close budget hole

LINCOLN — Despite earlier statements that changes to annual school retirement contributions would not be used to balance Nebraska’s budget, lawmakers confirmed Thursday that the reductions will go toward that goal. State senators gave 38-0 first-approval Thursday to Legislative Bill…

Nebraska lawmakers advance bill to lower contribution rates to teacher retirement funds

A bill that would put roughly $77 million into filling Nebraska's budget deficit by adjusting the state's teacher retirement plan was given an early green light, despite procedural concerns.

Nebraska Lawmakers Advance Changes To School Retirement Plan

LINCOLN, Neb. — Despite earlier statements that changes to annual school retirement contributions would not be used to balance Nebraska’s budget, lawmakers confirmed Thursday that the reductions will go toward that goal.