Tom White (Nebraska)
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Tom White
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Member of the Nebraska Senate
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| In office 2007 - |
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| Preceded by | Patrick Bourne |
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| Born | October 26, 1956 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Alma mater | Regis University,Creighton University |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Tom White (born October 26, 1956) is a member of the Nebraska Legislature from Omaha, Nebraska. He represents the 8th District, which consists of the Benson and Dundee neighborhoods in Omaha.
Born in Columbus, Nebraska, he received his B.A. in philosophy and history from Regis University in 1979. He graduated from Creighton University Law School in 1983.
He was elected to the Legislature in 2006. He currently serves on the Business and Labor, Revenue, and Urban Affairs Committees, as well as the Committee on Committees and Executive Board. He also served as the Vice Chair of the Retirement Systems Committee from 2007-2008.[1]
White has been mentioned as a possible Democratic candidate for Governor or Congress.[2][3]
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White is perhaps best known for his work to reform Nebraska’s property tax system to help homeowners.[4][5][6][7][8] As a member of the Revenue Committee, he also worked to eliminate the marriage penalty in the state’s income tax code [9][10] and increase tax incentives for research and development.[11]
During the 2009 session, several of White’s major proposals were passed into law. The Taxpayer Transparency Act requires development of a publicly-accessible, nonpolitical website to track all state spending,[12][13] and his Legislative Bill 551 provided increased access to affordable healthcare for young people in their 20s.[14]
He has also been an advocate for the families of military personnel, introducing and passing the Military Family Leave Act in 2007.[15][16]
[edit] Personal life
White is a lifelong Nebraskan. He and his wife Barb have lived in the same part of Omaha since purchasing their first home over twenty years ago. Tom and Barb have two teenage children: a son, Logan, and a daughter, Reilly. They are members of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church.[17]
Working his way through school by doing construction and warehouse work, White graduated from Regis University in 1979 and Creighton School of Law in 1983. Currently a partner with the Omaha lawfirm White Wulff & Jorgensen, White’s legal career has focused on representing working people in issues such as workplace discrimination and civil rights. The firm also does commercial contract work.[18]
| Preceded by Patrick Bourne |
Nebraska state senator- district 8 2007 – present |
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[edit] References
- ^ "Nebraska Unicameral Legislature". Sen. Tom White. http://www.unicam.state.ne.us/senators/senator_blogs.php?SenatorID=54. Retrieved on March 17 2009.
- ^ Walton, Don. "White a Democratic Lightning Rod". Lincoln Journal Star. http://journalstar.com/articles/2008/08/16/news/local/doc48a7550f8a614608003628.txt.
- ^ Walton, Don. "Don Walton: Heineman campaign gears up". Lincoln Journal Star. http://journalstar.com/articles/2009/02/02/news/local/doc49863ae88861b473145209.txt.
- ^ Hicks, Nancy. "Senator offers alternate property tax relief plan". Lincoln Journal Star. http://journalstar.com/articles/2009/02/18/news/politics/doc499c93b634903360553979.txt.
- ^ Hicks, Nancy. "Bill would provide homeowners with tax cut". Lincoln Journal Star. http://journalstar.com/articles/2007/01/16/news/politics/doc45ad00fe11b40844008784.txt.
- ^ Associated Press. "Big shift in Neb. property taxes proposed". Sioux City Journal. http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2009/01/09/news/nebraska/70c138d1b7f4c61f862575390015db8f.txt.
- ^ "White Urges Homeowners To Check His Property Tax Relief Plan Online". Nebraska State Paper. http://nebraska.statepaper.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2009/02/17/499ae67589b45?in_archive=1.
- ^ Howard, Ed. "White Says Property Tax Relief Fund Should Be Dedicated To Homeowners". Nebraska State Paper. http://nebraska.statepaper.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2009/01/12/496b562474172?in_archive=1.
- ^ Hicks, Nancy. "Lawmakers give initial approval to property tax cuts". Lincoln Journal Star. http://journalstar.com/articles/2007/04/17/news/politics/doc4625632de08ab565793076.txt.
- ^ Hicks, Nancy. "Senators advance tax-cut bill". Lincoln Journal Star. http://journalstar.com/articles/2007/05/04/news/politics/doc463aa40dd1c0c166403598.txt.
- ^ "Research, development tax cuts advanced". Unicameral Update. http://unicameralupdate.blogspot.com/2009/03/research-development-tax-credits.html.
- ^ Jenkins, Nate. "Osborn, lawmakers, duel over Web sites". Lincoln Journal Star. http://journalstar.com/articles/2009/04/30/news/politics/doc49fa2c9e76315608977978.txt.
- ^ Bett, Christie. "New Bill Exposes Government Spending (with video)". KOLN/KGIN. http://www.kolnkgin.com/home/headlines/46129777.html.
- ^ Young, JoAnne. "Bill would allow insurance coverage for dependents up to age 29". Lincoln Journal Star. http://journalstar.com/articles/2009/02/10/news/politics/doc49921f7d6a62f074113160.txt.
- ^ Hicks, Nancy. "Guard asks for leave time for relatives". Lincoln Journal Star. http://journalstar.com/articles/2007/02/15/news/politics/doc45d3baeed6795882369047.prt.
- ^ "Family Medical Leave Act Quickly Advanced By Legislature". Nebraska State Paper. http://nebraska.statepaper.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2007/03/05/45ec4bdec86c9?in_archive=1.
- ^ Young, JoAnne. "Fresh faces: Tom White". Lincoln Journal Star. http://journalstar.com/articles/2007/04/21/news/politics/doc462aa1e801e67052425511.txt.
- ^ "White Wulff & Jorgensen". http://www.whitewulff.com.
[edit] External links
- State Senator Tom White official Nebraska State Senate Senate website
- Join Tom White official campaign website
- Map of 8th District official map of Nebraska's 8th Senate District (pdf)
- Tom White for Legislature 2006 campaign website
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