State budget shortfall, inheritance tax elimination, addressing ambulance deserts: Sen. Brandt previews 2026 legislative session

District 32 Senator Tom Brandt previewed the 2026 state legislative session, which will be his last, with the Jefferson County Commissioners this week. <br/>Read and hear some of his insight here.

November 5, 2025Updated: November 5, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

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