Ibach’s love for agriculture runs in the family
Sen. Teresa Ibach has always had a heart for agriculture. Growing up near Sumner on her family’s farm, she learned from a young age how to “roll up [her] sleeves and work hard.”
Read MoreSen. Teresa Ibach has always had a heart for agriculture. Growing up near Sumner on her family’s farm, she learned from a young age how to “roll up [her] sleeves and work hard.”
Read MoreThe Agriculture Committee advanced measures this session to provide incentives for reducing nitrogen use in Nebraska farming practices, transfer state regulation of hemp cultivation back to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and modernize restrictions on foreign land ownership.
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 considered several measures this session related to unemployment taxes and benefits as well as employee training programs.
Read MoreChanges to Nebraska’s criminal justice system, additional consumer protections and updates to the state’s safe haven law were among the topics considered by the Judiciary Committee this session.
Read MoreSenators approved measures this session that make changes to laws covering administration of the retirement programs of the Nebraska State Patrol and certain firefighters.
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 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 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 MoreSenators approved creation of a program April 11 to incentivize the reduction of nitrogen use in Nebraska farming practices.
Read MoreLawmakers passed an omnibus agriculture measure April 11.
Read MoreA bill that would restrict K-12 students’ access to school facilities and sports teams based on their sex assigned at birth stalled on general file April 5 after a failed cloture motion.
Read MoreA bill that would provide Nebraska farmers with incentives for reducing their synthetic, commercial fertilizer use and incorporating innovative technology into their farming practices was amended and advanced by lawmakers April 4.
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 intended to help Nebraskans who incur expenses when caring for a family member cleared the first round of debate March 28 after lawmakers amended it to include nearly a dozen other tax measures.
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