Arch sees Legislature as platform for doing good
In November, Sen. John Arch of La Vista stepped down as director of the Boys Town National Research Hospital in Omaha after 25 years there.
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Industrial hemp research proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 21 on a bill that would bolster research and development of industrial hemp for use in agribusiness, alternative fuels and other areas.
Read moreChange to university leader search process advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 8 to a bill that would update the University of Nebraska’s search process for its
Read moreBill would change university candidate searches
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would change public records requirements
Read moreUniversity seeks funds to expand research, nursing facilities
In October, the state Economic Forecasting Advisory Board predicted tax revenues would continue to grow into 2013, improving the state’s
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Senators adopt new session rules
After considering several changes, lawmakers adopted their permanent rules Jan. 19. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process
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Day eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Leadership positions shuffle as Legislature convenes
Twenty-six members of the Legislature were sworn into office Jan. 4 as the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. That number includes nine re-elected senators, 16 newly elected senators — including two members who have served in the Legislature previously — and one newly appointed senator.
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Session Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Election law updates, an evaluation of state procurement practices and Nebraska’s participation in a convention of the states were addressed this session by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Child welfare reform, licensure requirements and vaccine exemptions were among the measures considered by the Health and Human Services Committee this session.
Read moreOmnibus child welfare bill approved
Senators passed an omnibus child welfare measure April 13.
Read moreOmnibus health and human services bill passed
A measure that makes changes to health licensure and creates an advisory council passed April 12.
Read moreState purchasing, contracting bill passed
A bill requiring an evaluation of the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services’ procurement practices passed April 12.
Read moreCriminal justice bill amended, advanced
A bill introduced to require certain felony sentences to be served in a county jail was replaced with provisions to address mental and physical health concerns of incarcerated individuals.
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Lawmakers override line-item vetos; budget adjustments stand
Senators approved all the motions offered by the Appropriations Committee to override line-item vetoes of the state’s budget adjustment package April 7.
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