Bill would alter economic development tools for startups
Nebraska would increase assistance available to startup companies through the state Department of Economic Development under a bill heard March 13 by the Appropriations Committee.
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Tourism promotion bill considered
The Nebraska Tourism Commission would have greater control over promotional products under a bill considered March 1 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreAdditional legislative fiscal tools sought
The Legislature would gain additional avenues to address state and local government budget concerns under two bills considered Feb. 28 by the Executive Board.
Read moreBill would document federal funds
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 21 on a bill that would create an inventory of all state agencies that receive federal money.
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Scholarships proposed for students entering high-demand fields
Students who major in computer science, nursing, engineering and other in-demand fields at Nebraska’s university and public colleges could receive state scholarships under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the Education Committee.
Read moreReinstatement of NRD water management levy considered
Certain natural resources districts would regain additional levy authority to pay for water management projects under a bill heard Jan. 30 by the Revenue Committee.
Read moreDay six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 16 to introduce new bills.
Among the 66 measures introduced were:
LB313, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Kate Bolz, which would provide the office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System with oversight over regional centers;
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Legislature convenes, elects leaders
The 106th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 9 for its 90-day first session. Thirteen new members and 13 re-elected senators were sworn into office, and lawmakers elected chairpersons of the Legislature’s standing committees.
Read moreSession Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget with four bills passed this session.
Read moreSession Review: Education
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 moreSession Review: Urban Affairs
Economic 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 moreTax incentive approved for workforce housing construction
Certain cities may use tax increment financing to support the construction of workforce housing under a bill passed by lawmakers April 18.
Read moreTax incentive for workforce housing construction advanced
Certain cities could use tax increment financing to support the construction of workforce housing under a bill advanced by lawmakers April 10.
Read moreCertificate exemption for early childhood education teachers created
A bill meant to address a shortage of qualified early childhood education teachers in rural Nebraska received final approval by the Legislature April 11.
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Elimination of developmental disability entitlement amended, advanced
A bill that would have permanently eliminated an entitlement that prioritized services for high school graduates with developmental disabilities was amended and given first-round approval April 6.
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