Linehan trades federal experience for state service
Sen. Lou Ann Linehan cannot remember a time when politics and history did not fascinate her.
Read MoreSen. Lou Ann Linehan cannot remember a time when politics and history did not fascinate her.
Read MoreLawmakers 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.
Read MoreLawmakers 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.
Read MoreLawmakers 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Read MoreLawmakers 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.
Read MoreSenators passed a bill April 18 that will provide millions in state dollars to fund private school scholarships following a successful cloture vote.
Read MoreLawmakers approved a bill April 18 creating several new tax credits, including one to help Nebraskans offset expenses they incur when caring for a family member.
Read MoreLawmakers 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.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval April 11 to an omnibus education proposal.
Read MoreA proposal to generate state revenue that would be used to provide additional property tax relief advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after senators amended it to strike a proposed sales tax rate increase.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval April 11 to an omnibus election measure.
Read MoreLawmakers gave second-round approval April 10 to a bill related to valuation and property taxes after amending out provisions under which partially disabled veterans could have qualified for a homestead exemption.
Read MoreA package of tax-related proposals advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after lawmakers amended several of its provisions, including those related to special retail districts and electric vehicle charging stations.
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