LINCOLN — State Sen. Mike Jacobson of District 42 detailed ongoing legislative efforts around Nebraska’s minimum wage law, stressing concerns from local employers about the impact of automatic cost-of-living increases on small businesses. Jacobson highlighted that the Legislature passed LB 258, which freezes the current $15 per hour wage for 2026 but shifts future increases to a predictable annual 1.75 percent rise starting in 2027. He emphasized the importance of balancing fair wages with the economic realities of rural communities, where tight margins and shrinking labor pools make wage planning challenging for small employers.

Jacobson also noted the creation of a separate minimum wage for younger workers to preserve entry-level job opportunities and reiterated his commitment to policies that support both workers and local businesses across District 42. He encouraged constituents to continue sharing their views as lawmakers weigh long-term economic implications for Nebraska’s communities.

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