Linehan trades federal experience for state service
Sen. Lou Ann Linehan cannot remember a time when politics and history did not fascinate her.
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New tax classification for owner-occupied housing advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 16 to a proposed constitutional amendment under which the Legislature could tax owner-occupied housing at a different rate than other classes of property.
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Property tax measure amended, advanced to final round
A scaled-down property tax reduction measure that would limit annual increases in local governments’ property tax asking advanced to final reading Aug. 16 after lawmakers amended it to modify the cap.
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Property tax measure narrowed, advanced to second round
The Legislature gave first-round approval Aug. 13 to a pared-back property tax reduction measure that would limit city and county tax asking and replace a current property tax relief program with a more direct version.
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Amendments to property tax plan proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Aug. 7 on two potential additions to their anticipated property tax relief proposal.
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Pillen plan would impose sales taxes to fund property tax relief
The Revenue Committee heard testimony July 30 on Gov. Jim Pillen’s proposal to increase state sales tax revenue to fund a new tax credit program offsetting property taxes levied by school districts.
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Gradual school levy cap reduction, additional state aid proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony July 29 on a proposal to reduce the maximum school district property tax levy over the next decade, directing more state aid to public schools.
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Day three bill introduction
Lawmakers introduced 64 measures on the final day of bill introduction July 29.
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Special session convenes, bill introduction begins
Lawmakers convened July 25 to begin the first special session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature.
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Session Review: Appropriations Committee
Lawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget, approved a number of claims against the state and authorized millions in state dollars for private school K-12 scholarships this session.
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Session Review: Education
Lawmakers approved two omnibus education packages this session that allow certain school districts to permit security personnel to carry firearms on school grounds, provide funding for computer science teacher training and boost funding for teacher recruitment and retention programs.
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Session Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Lawmakers removed a voting restriction for Nebraskans with felony convictions, approved a series of government reforms and placed a troubled state agency under the direct authority of the governor this session.
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Session Review: Revenue
The Revenue Committee advanced bills this session creating an array of tax credits, allowing businesses to deduct certain expenses immediately and authorizing cities to use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
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Legislature adjourns sine die, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Read MoreRevenue package containing good life district changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 18 to a package of tax-related measures, including one under which cities may use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
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