After getting an earful from citizens concerned about next year's property tax hike, the Winona County Board, in a 3-2 vote, approved an 11% increase in the 2026 property tax levy. That was largely driven by $3 million in increased payroll costs, a combination of higher health insurance premiums, annual raises for staff, and Minnesota's new Paid Family Leave law.
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The following information was released by Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts:. We passed the Working Families Tax Cut, which delivered big wins for Nebraska families. This avoided a $2,400 tax increase on the average Nebraska family, "said Ricketts.
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