State budget approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 20 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package.
Read moreLawmakers gave final approval April 20 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package.
Read moreFollowing discussion of several proposed changes, lawmakers gave second-round approval April 13 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
Read moreAfter two full days of debate, lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
Read moreLawmakers established a committee March 29 to investigate the bidding process for service provision in one of the state’s child welfare service areas.
Read moreThe Legislature announced Jan. 22 modifications to procedures for public input on legislation during the 2021 session.
Read moreSenators gathered at the State Capitol Jan. 6 to open the first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature.
Read moreSchool employees will receive injury leave if they are injured by another person while at work under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 3.
Read moreA bill that would expand the potential use of land banks in Nebraska advanced from select file July 30.
Read moreAfter several hours of debate spanning two days, lawmakers gave second-round approval July 28 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s adjustment proposal to the state’s $9.4 billion budget.
Read moreA bill that would expand the use of land banks advanced from general file July 21.
Read moreLawmakers gave second-round approval July 20 to a bill under which school employees would receive injury leave if they are injured by another person while at work.
Read moreIn light of growing concerns regarding the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Speaker Jim Scheer of Norfolk announced March 16 that the Legislature will not meet as scheduled March 17. Session will remain adjourned until reconvened by the speaker’s office.
Read moreA bill that would change state purchasing processes was amended but ultimately stalled during select file debate March 6.
Read moreSchool employees who are injured by another person while at work would receive injury leave under a bill advanced by lawmakers March 5.
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