Budget Debate Begins in Lincoln

LB1071 and subsequent amendments will be on the legislative docket as the week continues. It's the major appropriations bill for the session. Lawmakers are facing major budget challenges. 

See the latest from the Unicameral Update here.

As part of the debate, Senator Dan Quick of Grand Island gave his thoughts.

Senator Mike Jacobsen of North Platte reacted to a proposal to cut funding for the Perkins County Canal Project.