Budget concerns related to the provision of public benefits, reduction of licensure requirements and regulation of prescription drugs were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read moreChild welfare, licensure and credentialing requirements and a fourth attempt to expand Medicaid topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreChanges to public benefit programs, new licensure requirements, children’s issues and consideration of Medicaid reform topped the list of health
Read moreChild welfare, licensure requirements and a second attempt to expand Medicaid topped the list of health and human services issues
Read moreSenators continued to overhaul the state’s child welfare system this session. Other aspects of health and human service provision addressed
Read moreOversight and reorganization of the state’s troubled child welfare system topped the list of health and human services issues addressed
Read moreLawmakers considered a variety of uses this session related to the provision of health and human services in Nebraska, including
Read moreThe Health and Human Services Committee considered a variety of issues this session regarding the provision of health and human
Read moreLawmakers considered bills this session that were intended to encourage workforce development and adjust workers’ compensation benefits.
Read moreElection law, state agency structure and oversight and an attempt at statewide regulation of firearms were among the issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read moreUpdating procedures for drivers, expediting new road construction and merging two state agencies were among the transportation bills considered by the Legislature this session.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill April 24 that changes provisions related to infant health screenings in Nebraska.
Read moreA bill to consolidate veterans’ services in Nebraska was given final approval April 24.
Read moreInjured first responders can keep their health insurance coverage under a bill passed April 24.
Read moreA special task force to research the public health implications of alcohol sales on the Whiteclay community was authorized by legislation passed April 24.
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