Teresa Ibach
Candidate for Legislature, District 44
- City
- Sumner
- On the ballot as
- Teresa Ibach
- Campaign website
- teresaibach.com
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Property taxes and cost of living
Summary
Supports taking another look at what is exempt from sales tax, opposes taxing business inputs, and says local taxing entities should weigh needs versus wants.
“I believe we should take another look at what isn’t subject to sales tax. There are certainly some things we should be taxing, but I would not support establishing taxes on business inputs.”
“We can always do more, but, ultimately, the local taxing entities need to take a hard look at needs versus wants and make decisions accordingly.”
Economy, jobs and trade
Summary
Wants to attract higher-wage jobs and upskill the workforce, citing internship programs.
“Currently, our cost of living is very reasonable when compared with other states, but we must look to improve opportunities to attract higher wage jobs and to upskill our workforce, such as utilizing internship programs because the rates of return on those programs are very high.”
Agriculture and rural Nebraska
Summary
Says the state must strengthen its agriculture economy while protecting natural resources.
“We must continue to strengthen our state’s ag economy while protecting our natural resources, which includes water quality and quantity.”
Health care
Summary
Says rural areas need to address workforce shortages, including specialized health care practitioners and child care providers.
“We must also work to address rural workforce deserts, like the lack of specialized healthcare practitioners or childcare providers, in order to make our local communities stronger.”
Abortion
No public position found.
Immigration and the border
No public position found.
Education and school choice
No public position found.
Energy, water and environment
Summary
Opposes a state ban on data centers and supports the Nebraska Environmental Trust.
“No, I do not believe the state should look to ban data centers. With new technologies, data centers can and are reducing their water usage.”
“I am a huge proponent of the Nebraska Environmental Trust and efforts taken by the Department of Water, Energy and Environment in protecting our natural resources.”
Guns and public safety
No public position found.
Elections and government
Summary
Opposes changing filibuster rules and says the Legislature should study and modify ballot-enacted laws as needed.
“No, I do not believe we should change the legislative procedure around filibustering and the 33-vote threshold.”
“I think it is then incumbent upon us to study the issue further and make modifications as necessary to address issues that may arise since the passage of the ballot measure.”