Retention, hiring incentives for merging businesses approved
Lawmakers passed a measure April 10 intended to incentivize major companies to stay and grow in Nebraska after a merger.
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Revenue
Property tax request override threshold raised
The state will assume responsibility for notifying Nebraskans of joint public hearings related to local property taxes and budgets under a measure passed by lawmakers April 10.
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Clawback protection for ABLE accounts strengthened
Lawmakers gave final approval April 9 to a measure intended to encourage participation in the state’s Achieving a Better Life Experience program.
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Tax increase to fund workforce housing clears final round
Lawmakers gave final approval April 9 to a measure intended to create a stable funding source for two Nebraska workforce housing programs.
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Incentive program recalculation requirement approved
A measure intended to ensure that Nebraska companies do not lose certain tax incentives when they spin off part of their business operations received final approval from lawmakers April 9.
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County distress warrant fee increased
Senators gave final approval April 9 to a measure aimed at helping counties cover the cost of collecting delinquent taxes.
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Grant requirements for historic building demolition updated
A bill intended to preserve Nebraska’s historic buildings without hindering economic development received final approval from lawmakers April 9.
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County government modernization measure approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 9 to a bill intended to modernize county government processes.
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Creative district grant requirement relaxed
Lawmakers approved a measure April 9 intended to give the state Department of Economic Development more flexibility when awarding certain grants of assistance to Nebraska municipalities.
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Revenue omnibus clears final round
A package of measures increasing state revenue received final approval from lawmakers April 1.
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Reworked postcard hearing process, other tax measures advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to a package of tax-related bills that includes a measure intended to ensure earlier public engagement in local taxing and spending decisions.
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Retention, attraction incentives for large companies advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 24 to a measure intended to incentivize major employers to keep their headquarters and employees in Nebraska after merging with another company.
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Revenue omnibus amended, advanced to final reading
A package of measures increasing state revenue advanced to the final round of debate March 18 after lawmakers amended it to include a proposed tax on the sale of kratom products in Nebraska.
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Tax increase to fund workforce housing amended, advanced
A measure intended to create a stable funding source for two Nebraska workforce housing programs cleared the first round of debate March 9.
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Revenue omnibus advanced to second round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 6 to a package of measures intended to increase state revenue.
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