Legislature convenes, elects Executive Board chair
Senators returned to the State Capitol Jan. 3 to begin the second session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreSenators returned to the State Capitol Jan. 3 to begin the second session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreLawmakers approved a proposal intended to expand access to video of legislative proceedings this session.
Read MoreExpanded access to legislative activity, an end to nonpartisan elections to the state Legislature and creation of an investigative committee were among the proposals considered this session by the Executive Board.
Read MoreThe Executive Board advanced measures this session that established legislative committees to investigate a child welfare contract and provide oversight to the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers, as well as a task force to study implementation of a mental health crisis line.
Read MoreLegislative oversight, extreme weather planning and a potential change in the number of state senators were some of the proposals considered by the Executive Board this session.
Read MoreLegislative oversight, additional budget requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreLegislative oversight, performance audit reporting requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreThe Executive Board this session advanced legislation creating a special committee to oversee the state Department of Correctional Services and a task force to research the public health effects of alcohol sales on the Whiteclay community.
Read MoreRedistricting and expansion of legislative oversight topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers.
Read MoreThe Legislature’s Executive Board considered several changes to state election law. Currently, a state senator can serve two consecutive four-year
Read MoreThe Legislature’s Executive Board initiated an in-depth investigation into the handling of a former prison inmate suspected of multiple homicides.
Read MoreA special legislative committee will conduct a thorough study of Nebraska’s tax code as a result of legislation considered by
Read MoreTwo measures that could impact the service of state senators will appear on the ballot this November as a result
Read MoreA proposal that requires state agencies to promulgate rules and regulations within a specific time frame was approved by the
Read MoreThe Nebraska governor could use a new fund to attract and retain “high-impact” business projects or facilities if the money likely would be a determining factor under a bill advanced from general file April 7.
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