Bill would expand farm-to-school program
Early childhood education programs would be included in the Nebraska Farm-to-School program under a bill considered Jan. 18 by the Education Committee.
Read moreBoard ownership of wheat varieties considered
The state board that promotes Nebraska’s wheat industry could own and sell wheat varieties under a bill heard Jan. 18 by the Agriculture Committee.
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Early childhood workforce bill considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 18 on a measure designed to help stabilize Nebraska’s early childhood workforce.
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Prairie dog management changes proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Jan. 18 on proposed changes to a law authorizing county boards to control black-tailed prairie dogs on property within the county.
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Affordable housing plans discussed
Nebraska municipalities would have more flexibility in creating affordable housing plans under a bill considered Jan. 18 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read moreDay eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 18 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Tax relief, prisons and water policy top governor’s priority list
Gov. Pete Ricketts revealed his upcoming budgetary and legislative priorities in his State of the State address to lawmakers Jan. 13.
Read moreDay seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Tax credit scholarship proposal stalls on first round
Senators rejected a second attempt to advance a bill from general file that would create a tax credit scholarship program for Nebraska private school students after a failed cloture motion Jan. 12.
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Day six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 12 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Bill to cut inheritance tax rates, increase exemptions advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 11 to a bill that would cut Nebraska’s inheritance tax rates while increasing the amount of property value that is exempt from the tax.
Read moreDay five bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 11 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Convention of the states effort advances
A resolution to authorize Nebraska to participate in a convention of the states advanced from general file Jan. 10.
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Day three bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 7 to continue introduction of new bills.
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