If they do not conflict, the Supreme Court will have to resolve the issue. It has never happened before. For Nebraska to have good and equal library service across the state, we may want to look at more state involvement. Local governments in some communities are unable to fund their libraries adequately. State funds could ensure more equal service.
Public opinion is very supportive of libraries.
People often don't know what they are missing if their library is underfunded. The states are to determine where to spend the block grant funds. There are not enough funds for everything so states are looking for other revenue sources. At the same time, citizens are calling for less taxation. State Aid Proposal Nancy Busch stated she took the information technology fund proposal and expanded it based on the Council's last discussion.