von Gillern builds on leadership experience
Sen. R. Brad von Gillern knew that he needed sign-off from one person before making his latest foray into public service as a first-time candidate for elected office — his wife, Mary.
Read MoreSen. R. Brad von Gillern knew that he needed sign-off from one person before making his latest foray into public service as a first-time candidate for elected office — his wife, Mary.
Read MorePet insurance, expanded access to preventive health screenings and creation of a “regulatory sandbox” topped the list of measures considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
Read MoreThe state will direct approximately $300 million per year in additional funding to K-12 public schools under a bill advanced by the Education Committee this session.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee advanced proposals this session to cut Nebraska’s top individual and corporate income tax rates, provide additional property tax relief, create a refundable tax credit for certain parents and provide a tax credit for those who donate to organizations that grant scholarships to students to attend private school.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval May 16 to a bill amended to include more than two dozen revenue-related measures, including one intended to attract new-to-Nebraska retail businesses.
Read MoreA bill distributing state lottery funds to education programs received first-round approval May 2 after lawmakers amended it to include nearly two dozen other education-related proposals.
Read MoreA measure that would eliminate an onsite review requirement for title insurance agents was amended to become an omnibus committee bill and advanced to the second round of debate April 18 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to a proposal that would cut Nebraska’s top individual and corporate income tax rates to just under 4 percent beginning with tax year 2027.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 23 to a bill that would ban gender-altering procedures for minors in Nebraska following three days of often emotional debate and a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreThe Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would ensure Nebraskans who engage in marketplace network platforms remain independent contractors.
Read MoreNebraska’s top individual and corporate income tax rates would fall to just under 4 percent over the next several years under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 9 to continue introduction of new bills.
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