Following the passage of government funding bills in the U.S. Senate on Friday, Senator Deb Fischer has outlined funding priorities for Greater Nebraska. These funds are earmarked for various regional projects, aiming to enhance and support key initiatives.
Among the highlighted priorities, Senator Fischer emphasized the importance of funding for constructing a new Agricultural Research Service facility at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). This facility is expected to contribute significantly to agricultural research and state innovation.
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (Credits: The North Platte)
Additionally, the funding package includes provisions for the expansion of the Heartland Expressway, a crucial infrastructure project with implications for transportation and connectivity in the region.
Increased funding for Offutt Air Force Base and support for airports across Nebraska are also highlighted as key components of the funding priorities.
Senator Fischer stressed the long-term impact of these investments, noting that they will position Nebraska to seize future opportunities. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, she expressed her commitment to advocating for critical, high-impact investments that support families and businesses across the state.
Deb Fischer (Credits: Omaha World-Herald)
The approved funding package, focusing on various departments such as Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Veterans Affairs, Justice, Commerce, and Energy, is expected to provide essential resources through the fall.
This allocation aims to address immediate needs and contribute to the overall development and prosperity of Greater Nebraska.
