Tax credits for caregivers, others created
Lawmakers approved a bill April 18 creating several new tax credits, including one to help Nebraskans offset expenses they incur when caring for a family member.
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Local anti-poverty plans, housing agency requirements approved
A bill intended to coordinate anti-poverty initiatives, as well as address concerns about Omaha’s public housing agency, received final approval from lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreADC child support income exclusion approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 that changes how child support is handled for Nebraska recipients of the Aid to Dependent Children program.
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Private school scholarship program clears first round
Senators advanced a proposal from general file April 9 that would provide millions in state dollars to fund private school scholarships after a successful cloture vote.
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Private renewable energy meeting requirement clears first round
A bill seeking to harmonize requirements for public and private energy generation facilities in Nebraska advanced from general file April 3 after lawmakers voted to narrow the proposal.
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ADC child support income exclusion advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill April 3 that would exclude some child support income in determining eligibility for a government assistance program.
Read MoreHalloran officially reprimanded for remarks
The Executive Board announced an official letter of reprimand of Hastings Sen. Steve Halloran April 3 for remarks made March 18 during floor debate on a bill regarding obscenity laws governing K-12 teachers and librarians.
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Insurance omnibus measure clears first round
A bill that would change requirements for onsite reviews of insurance administrators was amended to become an omnibus insurance measure and advanced from general file April 2.
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Family caregiver credit, other revenue measures advanced
A proposal intended to help Nebraskans who incur expenses when caring for a family member cleared the first round of debate March 28 after lawmakers amended it to include nearly a dozen other tax measures.
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Halloran censure resolution considered
The Executive Board heard invited testimony March 28 on a resolution to formally censure Hastings Sen. Steve Halloran for remarks made during floor debate last week.
Read MoreLiquor, gaming and vaping package approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 28 to a bill that contains several updates to state law governing liquor, gaming and vaping.
Read MoreLocal anti-poverty plans, housing agency provisions advanced
A bill that would require certain cities to create detailed poverty elimination plans advanced to the second round of debate March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include proposals intended to address concerns about Omaha’s public housing agency.
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Educator, librarian obscenity measure stalls
After three days of debate, a bill that would attempt to change certain criminal prosecution protections for educators and library staff failed to advance from general file March 20.
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Liquor, gaming and vaping package advanced
A proposal to regulate rickhouse operations in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus bill and advanced from general file March 4.
Read MoreGovernment reform bill amended, advanced
An omnibus government measure aimed at furthering open government and transparency was amended March 4 to include an additional bill and advanced to the final round of debate.
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