Residential child care background checks advance
A bill that would require residential child care workers to submit to a new federally mandated background check advanced from general file April 23.
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Statewide regulations for small wireless facilities advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 23 to a bill that would give wireless companies the right to place small cell wireless facilities in public rights of way.
Read moreExtension of public counsel authority advanced
Senators advanced a bill April 23 that would extend a time frame for the authority of the deputy public counsel for institutions.
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New senator brings experience to the Legislature
Andrew La Grone is a first-year senator but he’s not new to the Capitol or issues of public policy.
Read moreCounty sales tax to pay certain federal judgments authorized
A county may impose a sales tax to help pay a federal judgment against it under a bill passed by lawmakers April 18.
Read moreATM fee changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that changes certain ATM fees.
Read moreTourism promotion bill passes
The Legislature passed a bill April 18 that allows the Nebraska Tourism Commission to sell promotional products.
Read moreBallot measure for TIF repayment extension approved
A proposal that could extend the maximum length of time to repay tax-increment financing indebtedness in certain cases was given final approval April 18.
Read moreAdditional budget reports required
Lawmakers gave final approval April 18 to a bill that requires the Legislature to analyze long-term fiscal sustainability by adding a new step to the budget process.
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Land bank expansion stalls
A bill that would allow municipalities throughout Nebraska to create or join land banks stalled on general file April 17.
Read morePreference for opportunity zones approved
Senators passed a bill April 18 designed to rejuvenate economically disadvantaged areas.
Read moreTimeline tightened for abuse complaint reviews
Lawmakers passed a bill March 25 that requires a timely response to complaints at licensed children’s residential facilities in Nebraska.
Read moreRegulations approved for use of jailhouse informants
A bill that requires increased transparency in the use of jailhouse informants was passed by the Legislature April 18.
Read moreBest practices adopted for school resource officers
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that establishes statewide standards for school resource officers.
Read moreTeleconferencing open meeting changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 intended to use technology to create more efficient and transparent government public meetings.
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