Flyer, communicator lands new role in the Legislature
As an airline pilot for 30 years, Sen. Loren Lippincott of Central City flew to destinations in 53 countries and all 50 states, but he has always considered Nebraska his home.
Read MoreAs an airline pilot for 30 years, Sen. Loren Lippincott of Central City flew to destinations in 53 countries and all 50 states, but he has always considered Nebraska his home.
Read MoreA proposal to create an online hunting and fishing guide and outfitter database received first-round approval March 7 after lawmakers amended it to include several other bills related to natural resources.
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a proposal that would allow chaplains to perform duties typically done by public school counselors.
Read MoreA bill that would prohibit the future use of tenure for professors at Nebraska’s public postsecondary institutions was considered Feb. 13 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreNebraska school employees could express their religious beliefs while at work without punishment under a bill considered Feb. 12 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreKratom would be added to Nebraska’s list of substances whose manufacture, possession and use are regulated by the state under a measure considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 1.
Read MoreSenators gave first-round approval Jan. 23 to a new program that would help certain Nebraska cities pay for infrastructure improvements needed to attract manufacturers and other companies.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 8 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 3 to begin introduction of new bills.
Read MoreEstablishing a legal framework for the state’s new photo ID voting requirement, earlier restoration of felon voting rights and a state holiday honoring Malcolm X were among the measures considered by the Legislature this session.
Read MoreLawmakers approved two omnibus transportation and telecommunications packages this session that, among other provisions, create a broadband office in Nebraska and repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement for riders age 21 and older.
Read MoreAll five of Nebraska’s Electoral College votes would be assigned to the statewide winner in presidential elections under a bill considered March 15 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would expand a state transportation program to include certain infrastructure improvements.
Read MoreLawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file Feb. 16 intended to enhance the state tuition support program for Nebraska National Guard members.
Read MoreSenators introduced 190 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 18.
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