YRTC bill amended, advanced
A bill establishing educational standards at youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus YRTC proposal and advanced from general file April 15.
Read moreA bill establishing educational standards at youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus YRTC proposal and advanced from general file April 15.
Read moreNebraskans have greater access to certain telehealth services under a bill passed April 15.
Read moreThe pool of credentialed workers in certain health care fields will expand under a bill passed April 15.
Read moreGames of chance at licensed racetracks in Nebraska that are located near fairgrounds are allowed to operate at the same time as a fair under a bill passed April 15.
Read moreSenators gave final approval April 15 to a bill that creates insurance parity for mental health services provided through telehealth in Nebraska.
Read moreLocal political subdivisions have greater flexibility to meet virtually under a bill passed April 15. LB83, introduced by Norfolk Sen.
Read moreSenators passed a bill April 15 that makes certain AmeriCorp participants eligible for in-state tuition at Nebraska higher education institutions.
Read moreNebraska home-school students are eligible for in-state tuition at Nebraska postsecondary educational institutions under a bill approved by lawmakers April 15.
Read moreMore Nebraskans would be eligible for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, under a bill advanced from general file April 14.
Read moreA bill to expand student journalist and advisor protections did not advance from select file April 14 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.
Read moreA bill meant to give rural customers more input on their broadband carriers was advanced from select file April 14.
Read moreOperators of carbon sequestration facilities in Nebraska would have to complete a seismic risk assessment before receiving a permit under a bill advanced to the final round of debate April 14.
Read moreFollowing discussion of several proposed changes, lawmakers gave second-round approval April 13 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
Read moreIndividuals found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs could enroll in an alternative diversion program under a bill advanced from general file April 12.
Read moreFight fans in Nebraska have more viewing options following passage of a bill April 12.
Read more