Session Review: Urban Affairs
Natural gas infrastructure, building codes, utility district elections and economic development were among the urban affairs issues taken up by
Read MoreNatural gas infrastructure, building codes, utility district elections and economic development were among the urban affairs issues taken up by
Read MoreSenators considered and passed legislation addressing a wide range of issues this session, including pedestrian and motor vehicle safety, hauling
Read MoreSenators passed legislation this session that will give municipalities increased taxing authority while also providing a number of tax exemptions
Read MoreSenators made several changes to the state’s retirement systems this session. LB916, introduced by the Nebraska Retirement System Committee, makes
Read MoreLegislation clarifying oil pipeline regulations as well as the protection and management of the state’s water and wildlife resources was
Read MoreSenators addressed a variety of judicial issues this session, including continued juvenile justice reform, child abuse penalties and changes to
Read MoreOversight and reorganization of the state’s troubled child welfare system topped the list of health and human services issues addressed
Read MoreA range of topics involving government, military and veterans affairs came before the Legislature this session. Issues included elections, state
Read MoreLawmakers considered several changes to the state’s liquor laws and gaming regulations this session. Senators approved a bill authorizing the
Read MoreTwo measures that could impact the service of state senators will appear on the ballot this November as a result
Read MoreSenators worked on legislation related to alternative education opportunities, student progress measures and testing for lead poisoning this session. Omaha
Read MoreA bill brought by the Business and Labor Committee and considered as part of the Legislature’s budget package was vetoed
Read MoreInsurance and banking industry regulation were among the issues considered by the Legislature this session. Senators approved insurance coverage for
Read MoreLawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget with four bills passed this session. LB968, introduced by Norfolk Sen. Mike
Read MoreThe management of domestic and wild animals, corn and wheat checkoff increases and access to safe and healthful foods topped
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