Jacobson focuses energy on growth
Sen. Mike Jacobson is a self-described “anomaly” — a banker who doesn’t golf. Instead, he spends what free time he can find as a bank president and state senator engaged in his lifelong passion: farming.
Read MoreSen. Mike Jacobson is a self-described “anomaly” — a banker who doesn’t golf. Instead, he spends what free time he can find as a bank president and state senator engaged in his lifelong passion: farming.
Read MoreMike Jacobson of North Platte will fill the legislative seat left vacant by the resignation of former Sen. Mike Groene Feb. 21. Jacobson will complete Groene’s term, which ends in January 2023.
Read MoreA bill containing measures intended to ensure the reliability of the electric grid received final approval from lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a proposal that would allow political subdivisions to be sued for harm caused to a child by sexual or other abuse under certain circumstances.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a measure to select file April 4 that would makes changes to the retirement system for certain Nebraska firefighters on a promise from the bill’s sponsor that negotiations would continue.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to another package of tax-related proposals, including one under which cities could use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
Read MoreA proposal that would change provisions related to the Nebraska State Patrol Retirement System was narrowed and advanced from general file April 2.
Read MoreA bill intended to ensure reliability of the electric grid received first-round approval from lawmakers March 21 after they amended it to include several other proposals heard by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read MoreSenators advanced a bill to select file March 20 that would expand safe haven provisions for infants in Nebraska.
Read MorePartially disabled veterans could qualify for a homestead exemption under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 20.
Read MoreLawmakers gave second-round approval March 19 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
Read MoreA bill that would require certain cities to create detailed poverty elimination plans advanced to the second round of debate March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include proposals intended to address concerns about Omaha’s public housing agency.
Read MoreA bill intended to increase Medicaid payments to Nebraska hospitals by accessing federal matching funds through an assessment program was approved by lawmakers March 21.
Read MoreAn omnibus Agriculture Committee measure was amended and advanced from select file March 15.
Read MoreLawmakers 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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