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Nebraska lawmakers delivered some property tax relief. Here's what you need to know
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Sen. Robert Clements of Elmwood (left) is gifted the pen used to sign a property tax relief bill by Gov. Jim Pillen during a press conference on Tuesday at the Capitol.
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Sen. Robert Clements of Elmwood (left) is gifted the pen used to sign a property tax relief bill by Gov. Jim Pillen during a press conference on Tuesday at the Capitol.
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