Session Review: Agriculture
Livestock producers will operate under new procedures implemented as a result of legislation heard by the Legislature’s Agriculture Committee. Livestock
Read MoreLivestock producers will operate under new procedures implemented as a result of legislation heard by the Legislature’s Agriculture Committee. Livestock
Read MoreLawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget with four bills passed this session. LB905, introduced by York Sen. Greg
Read MoreInsurance coverage and banking regulation were among the issues considered by the Legislature this session. Lawmakers removed a bill’s original
Read MoreFamily medical leave, minimum wages and protection from wage theft were some of the business and labor issues addressed by
Read MoreSafety and accountability were priorities of the Legislature’s Education Committee while considering legislation this session. Accountability LB438, introduced by York
Read MoreThe Legislature’s Executive Board initiated an in-depth investigation into the handling of a former prison inmate suspected of multiple homicides.
Read MoreLawmakers considered several gaming and liquor law changes this session, as well as regulation of e-cigarette products. Senators passed a
Read MoreChanges to state agency reporting, election laws and voting procedures were enacted this session. Government Lawmakers approved a bill meant
Read MoreChild welfare, licensure requirements and a second attempt to expand Medicaid topped the list of health and human services issues
Read MoreLawmakers passed extensive changes to Nebraska’s criminal and juvenile justice systems this session. Prison reform Senators approved a measure that
Read MoreWater The long-term sustainability of the state’s water resources was the primary focus of legislation considered this session by the
Read MoreSenators made several changes to the state’s retirement systems this session. LB1042, introduced by Omaha Sen. Jeremy Nordquist, changes the
Read MoreAfter several public hearings across the state during the 2013 interim, the Legislature’s Tax Modernization Committee identified property and income
Read MoreSenators considered legislation regarding motorcycle helmets, specialty license plates and texting while driving, among other topics this session. Rules of
Read MoreUtility district elections, redevelopment, zoning ordinances and city financing were among the urban affairs issues taken up by lawmakers this
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