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Consultant hired by Gov. Pilllen suggests shrinking Nebraska's 'rainy day' cash fund
LINCOLN — A Utah-based consultant estimates Nebraska could chisel $531 million out of state spending this year by shrinking the cash reserve, drawing down more federal dollars and improving state services and contracting. Gov. Jim Pillen hired Epiphany …