Walz and Steffen Take On Nebraska's Deficit | Omaha News

Nebraska’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz has chosen Ben Steffen, a former Republican farmer and school board member, as her running mate. Steffen bluntly declared the state “broke,” citing a dramatic shift from a $1.2 billion surplus to a $1 billion deficit in just four years—and worsening. Both candidates, with roots in education and agriculture, pledged to protect public schools and tackle soaring costs for farmers. Their plan to fix the deficit centers on expert-driven, targeted cuts that avoid hurting everyday Nebraskans, while also pushing for overlooked property tax relief. The announcement, made on a farm in Elkhorn with supporters, frames their campaign as a pivotal moment for the state’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9ba7aa7b1550a546