Youth minimum wage considered
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would create a youth minimum wage and a training wage for certain new employees in Nebraska.
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Business and Labor
Session Review: Business and Labor
Senators passed several measures this session to expand business opportunities and increased compensation provided to the families of first responders who die in the line of duty.
Read moreInnovation partnerships authorized
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 meant to facilitate relationships between technology firms and research, banking and nonprofit economic development corporations in historically underserved areas of Nebraska.
Read moreEmergency small business grant program approved
Small businesses struggling during certain qualifying events are eligible for a grant program under a bill passed April 13.
Read moreRural workforce housing program expanded, extended
An effort to increase workforce housing in rural Nebraska communities by updating an existing grant program was approved by lawmakers April 12.
Read moreFirst responder compensation increased
A one-time death benefit available to families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty will increase under a bill passed April 12.
Read moreEmergency small business grant bill amended, advanced
A bill that would offer financial assistance to struggling small businesses during certain qualifying events was amended and advanced from select file April 11.
Read moreState claims bills passed
Lawmakers approved two bills April 7 that pay and deny claims against the state.
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Proposal to extend, increase funding for rural housing program advanced
A bill that would update an existing grant program in an effort to increase workforce housing in rural communities was advanced from general file March 28.
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Emergency grants for small businesses clear first round
A bill that would offer financial assistance to struggling small businesses during certain qualifying events advanced from general file March 9.
Read moreInnovation partnership bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from select file March 3 meant to facilitate relationships between technology firms and research institutions in historically underserved areas of Nebraska.
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Diaper changing accommodations proposed
A bill that would require diaper changing tables in public bathrooms was heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 28.
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Increased compensation for first responders’ families advanced
A proposal to increase a one-time death benefit available to families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty was advanced from general file Feb. 25.
Read moreProposal would extend, increase funding for rural housing program
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would update an existing grant program in an effort to increase workforce housing in rural communities.
Read moreCounty minimum wage proposed
A bill that would allow a county to raise its minimum wage above the state level was heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 14.
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