Rep. Terry Voted Against Funding That Prevents Cuts to Schools and Increases in Property Taxes
Omaha, NE – Today, Tom White applauded Governor Heineman’s decision to accept $59 million in federal funds for education from a bill recently passed by Congress. Rep. Lee Terry voted against the bill.
Without the federal assistance, Nebraska communities would have faced terrible choices: laying off teachers and increasing classroom sizes, or raising property taxes.
“It seems Governor Heineman and I agree: Congressman Terry was wrong when he voted against this paid-for bill that will prevent property tax increases and huge teacher layoffs, and will help the Governor and the Legislature balance the budget without raising taxes,” said Tom White.