Treasurer warns of funding pressure, forecasts possible $1.5M five-year shortfall The district treasurer reported March 24 that revenue is running about 7.8% below last year, the general fund appropriation is about $77.76 million, and a forecast flagged a potential $1.5 million shortfall over five years; board members discussed state policy risks to property-tax revenue.

Perrysburg's treasurer warns of a looming $1.5 million funding shortfall as state policy changes threaten property tax revenue.

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Ralston board hears state legislative briefing focused on property-tax cap and third-grade reading bill An invited presenter briefed the Ralston Public Schools board on 2026 Nebraska legislative priorities, flagging LB1219 (a proposed 2% property-tax cap), LB1050 (third-grade reading advancement rules) and an omnibus education bill as measures the district will monitor and lobby on.

Nebraska's 2026 legislative session is heating up with bills that could reshape school funding and reading advancement policies—are you ready for the impact?

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Senate State Affairs advances rulemaking and deference bills; property‑tax constitutional amendment deferred Senate committees gave unanimous do‑pass recommendations to SB 133 (cost analyses for major rules) and SB 134 (limit agency deference), advanced SB 145 to 40‑first day, and deferred SJR505 (property‑tax constitutional amendment) after extended debate and divided committee votes.

The South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee is shaking things up with unanimous support for key rulemaking measures, but a proposed property-tax cap faces fierce debate.

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Education Agency reviews student weighting for equitable per pupil funding Education Agency explains pupil weighting system to enhance funding equity across districts.

Vermont's recent Tax Workshop unveiled how pupil weights are reshaping education funding and impacting local property taxes—critical knowledge for every stakeholder in the education system.

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