Gov. Heineman Comments on September State Tax Receipts

Statement

Gov. Dave Heineman today commented on State General Fund receipts in September, which were released today by the Nebraska Department of Revenue.

Net General Fund revenues for the month of September were above the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board projections by approximately $1 million, with $341 million in actual receipts versus the $340 million projected.

Gov. Heineman said, "For the second month in a row, receipts have met projections. This is an encouraging sign. More importantly, receipts for July through September are higher than the same period of time last year. This is the first time quarterly receipts have exceeded the previous year's quarter in two years. This good news on receipts and the recent decline in the unemployment rate are positive indicators that our economy may be turning the corner."

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