For many people, disagreements are something to be avoided at all costs. Not so for Omaha Sen. Kathleen Kauth. As a trained mediator and conflict coach, she knows that being willing and able to talk to people with different perspectives is a must in life — not just in politics.
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Omaha business owner Kathleen Kauth will fill the Legislative District 31 seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Rich Pahls in April. Gov. Pete Ricketts announced the appointment at a June 7 press conference.
Read MoreLawmakers approved a bill April 18 intended to incentivize Nebraska businesses to invest in new equipment and technology.
Read MoreSenators passed a proposal April 11 that updates the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act and includes several other education-related measures.
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A bill that would restrict K-12 students’ access to school facilities and sports teams based on their sex assigned at birth stalled on general file April 5 after a failed cloture motion.
Read MoreA proposal to update the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act was given first-round approval March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include several other bills related to education.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 21 to a proposal intended to incentivize Nebraska businesses to invest in new equipment and technology after amending it to include several other tax-related bills.
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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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The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill intended to deter distracted driving and speeding.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 6 to a measure that would change provisions related to insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening.
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The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on more than half a dozen proposals to broaden the state sales tax base in an effort to reduce local property tax collections.
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Following consideration of more than a dozen measures over five days of debate, lawmakers ended their discussion Jan. 19 of
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Senators reconvened Jan. 4 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Pet insurance, expanded access to preventive health screenings and creation of a “regulatory sandbox” topped the list of measures considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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The state will direct approximately $300 million per year in additional funding to K-12 public schools under a bill advanced by the Education Committee this session.
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