The Education Committee advanced bills this session that would require special instruction for students with dyslexia, allow an exemption from a prekindergarten teacher certification requirement and create a fund to pay for social workers to connect students to behavioral and mental health care services.
Read moreLegislative oversight, performance audit reporting requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreThe Revenue Committee advanced bills this session that update the state’s tax code to reflect federal changes, expand a tax credit for volunteer emergency responders and index for inflation the thresholds used when calculating the income tax liability of Nebraskans who receive Social Security benefits.
Read moreLawmakers approved several measures this session that embrace emerging technology, increase driver safety and expand broadband access throughout the state.
Read moreEconomic development, tax-increment financing, vacant property concerns and updates to laws regarding the governing of municipalities were among the Urban Affairs topics taken up by lawmakers this session.
Read moreThe Executive Board of the Legislature announced the appointment of senators to the new State-Licensed Care Facilities Oversight Committee April 18.
Read moreCertain cities could use tax increment financing to support the construction of workforce housing under a bill advanced by lawmakers April 10.
Read moreA proposal to study expanding high-speed internet access to rural areas of the state was passed by the Legislature April 11.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a bill that would allow driverless cars to travel on the state’s roads. The bill previously was discussed April 4 and 5.
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Lawmakers debated a proposal April 6 to provide a minimum amount of state aid to each public school district. A pending amendment would replace the bill and raise the state sales tax rate in order to fund additional school aid and property tax credits.
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Driverless cars could be traveling on city streets under a bill discussed by lawmakers April 4 and 5.
Read moreA bill that makes numerous changes to existing motor vehicle titling and registration laws was passed by the Legislature April 6.
Read moreGrant limitations under the state’s Civic and Community Center Financing Act are expanded under a bill passed April 6.
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Lawmakers debated a bill April 4 that would give wireless communications providers the right to collocate small cell wireless technology in public rights of way.
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Lawmakers debated a proposal April 3 to provide income tax credits that partially offset the amount that Nebraskans pay in property taxes.
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