Jacobson appointed to Legislature
Mike 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.
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Consumption tax proposal fails on first round
A proposed constitutional amendment that would replace Nebraska’s tax system with retail consumption and excise taxes failed to advance from general file April 5.
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Veto of federal rental assistance requirement sustained
An attempt to override a veto and require Gov. Pete Ricketts to apply for a second round of federal emergency rental assistance fell short April 5.
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Proposal to extend, increase funding for rural housing program advanced
A bill that would update an existing grant program in an effort to increase workforce housing in rural communities was advanced from general file March 28.
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Pandemic funding bill clears second round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill March 28 that would appropriate the $1.04 billion allocated to Nebraska from federal pandemic relief funds after approving several amendments that made minor modifications to individual allocations within the proposal.
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Immunity for certain drug and alcohol offenses advanced
A bill that would provide immunity from arrest and prosecution for drug or alcohol offenses for victims and witnesses of sexual assault in certain situations cleared the first round of debate March 9.
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TIF review changes clear first round
A bill that would change expedited review of so-called “micro” tax-increment financing projects advanced from general file March 2.
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Bill would end inclusion of undeveloped vacant land for municipal development
A provision of state law that allows Nebraska municipalities to redevelop problem property would be eliminated under a bill considered by the Urban Affairs Committee Jan. 30.
Read moreFee cap for cell tower applications proposed
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would cap the amount that cities could charge to review certain cell tower projects.
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