Legislative video archive bill expanded, advanced
A proposal intended to expand access to video of legislative proceedings was broadened and advanced from the second round of debate April 25.
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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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Legislature adjourns sine die, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Read MoreDocumentary stamp tax increase passed over on final reading
Consideration of a proposal to fund additional programs and services with a tax increase on real estate transactions ended on the final round of debate April 18 after senators passed over it without taking a vote.
Read MoreTax relief measure passed over, special session suggested
Lawmakers passed over Gov. Jim Pillen’s property tax relief proposal on final reading April 18 without voting on it, ending consideration of the bill this session.
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Potential sales tax increase, local taxing authority cap advanced
A proposal to generate state revenue that would be used to provide additional property tax relief advanced to the second round of debate April 2 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreBudget adjustment package passed
Lawmakers gave final approval March 25 to the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
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Budget advances with minor adjustments, more changes likely
Lawmakers advanced two bills this week comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package as several senators indicated that substantive amendments will be offered on the next round of debate.
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Veto of syringe services programs sustained
An attempt to override the governor’s veto of a bill allowing local jurisdictions to implement Syringe Services Programs fell short March 12.
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Medicaid translation requirement clears first round
A bill that would require the state to provide coverage for all necessary translation and interpretation services for individuals who receive Medicaid was broadened and advanced from the first round of debate March 7.
Read MoreAppointments made to special oversight committee
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to a newly created special oversight committee March 6.
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