Measures restricting the use of eminent domain by renewable energy developers, extending an Omaha-area natural resources district’s bonding authority and merging the state agencies responsible for recommending energy policies and administering environmental regulations were among the bills advanced by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
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Lawmakers gave second-round approval May 14 to six bills that make up a portion of the state’s $9.3 billion budget package. The mainline budget bill remains on general file.
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The Legislature advanced a bill from general file April 9 that would exempt certain seasonal construction employees from a specific unemployment benefit requirement.
Read moreLawmakers approved a change to rulemaking requirements for the state Department of Natural Resources March 15.
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After three hours of debate over two days, a bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools stalled on general file Feb. 20.
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A bill that would change rulemaking requirements for the state Department of Natural Resources advanced from general file Feb. 13.
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A bill that would expand eligibility for unemployment benefits advanced from general file Feb. 7.
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The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would change rulemaking requirements for the state Department of Natural Resources.
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Sometimes it can get a little loud at Sen. Mike Moser’s place of business, but that’s part of the deal. Moser, the former mayor of Columbus, has owned Columbus Music Company with his wife, Jan, for the past 42 years. The store has around 150 guitars in stock, and plenty of amps to go with them.
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