Dungan seeks new way to serve
Lincoln Sen. George Dungan has spent his professional life striving to bridge the gap between the voiceless and the powerful. Now he’s ready to bring that spirit to the Nebraska Legislature.
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Budget reductions clear first round after cloture vote
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Aug. 14 that makes adjustments to the state budget that was finalized in the recently concluded regular legislative session.
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Property tax measure narrowed, advanced to second round
The Legislature gave first-round approval Aug. 13 to a pared-back property tax reduction measure that would limit city and county tax asking and replace a current property tax relief program with a more direct version.
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Session Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Expanding coverage for cancer screenings, tightening regulations on land purchase transactions and updating banking regulations were among the issues considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee this session.
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Session Review: Education
Lawmakers approved two omnibus education packages this session that allow certain school districts to permit security personnel to carry firearms on school grounds, provide funding for computer science teacher training and boost funding for teacher recruitment and retention programs.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Measures to address Medicaid coverage, child care provider shortages and the opioid epidemic were among those considered by the Health and Human Services Committee this session.
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Session Review: Judiciary
Changes to Nebraska’s criminal justice system, additional consumer protections and updates to the state’s safe haven law were among the topics considered by the Judiciary Committee this session.
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Session Review: Revenue
The Revenue Committee advanced bills this session creating an array of tax credits, allowing businesses to deduct certain expenses immediately and authorizing cities to use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
Read MoreTax credits for caregivers, others created
Lawmakers approved a bill April 18 creating several new tax credits, including one to help Nebraskans offset expenses they incur when caring for a family member.
Read MoreEducation package clears final round
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to an omnibus education proposal.
Read MoreBanking regulations approved
Several updates to Nebraska banking regulations were approved by lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreOmnibus education bill approved
Senators passed a proposal April 11 that updates the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act and includes several other education-related measures.
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Bill advanced to allow child abuse claims against schools, local governments
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a proposal that would allow political subdivisions to be sued for harm caused to a child by sexual or other abuse under certain circumstances.
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Private school scholarship program clears first round
Senators advanced a proposal from general file April 9 that would provide millions in state dollars to fund private school scholarships after a successful cloture vote.
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Private renewable energy meeting requirement clears first round
A bill seeking to harmonize requirements for public and private energy generation facilities in Nebraska advanced from general file April 3 after lawmakers voted to narrow the proposal.
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