Senator Wightman sets sight on taxes and education

Wightman is on the appropriations committee and as such is partly responsible for how Nebraska spends its cash.

One of the big issues facing the appropriations committee this year is how to fund programs. Because Nebraskans are tightening their belts, Wightman wants to focus on a zero-growth budget. He said bills to increase taxes with be very few and far between.

“We are one of nine states not in a deficit situation,â€