McKinney ready to grapple with new challenges
So, which is more of a full-contact sport: wrestling or politics?
“Probably politics,” new Omaha Sen. Terrell McKinney said with a chuckle.
Read MoreSo, which is more of a full-contact sport: wrestling or politics?
“Probably politics,” new Omaha Sen. Terrell McKinney said with a chuckle.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee advanced measures this session to improve access to health care, broaden public benefit eligibility and reduce licensure burdens for health professionals.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee considered a wide range of topics this session, including enhanced criminal penalties, reforms to Nebraska’s court system and stronger consumer protections.
Read MoreA bill intended to provide support services to at-risk Omaha youth and their families was given final approval May 30.
Read MoreAn attempt to override the governor’s veto of a measure requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations fell short May 27.
Read MoreLawmakers amended a package of judicial measures before advancing it from select file May 22.
Read MoreGov. Jim Pillen vetoed a bill May 20 requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations.
Read MoreA measure that would establish registration and reporting requirements for certain foreign entities in Nebraska was amended and advanced from select file May 14.
Read MoreA bill establishing a new process for reviewing and modifying child support obligations for incarcerated parents received final approval from lawmakers May 14.
Read MoreFollowing discussion of several proposed changes, lawmakers gave second-round approval May 12 to the state’s $10.8 billion budget package.
Read MoreA measure that would establish registration and reporting requirements for certain foreign entities in Nebraska advanced from general file May 8.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a proposal from general file May 8 that would provide support services to at-risk Omaha youth and their families.
Read MoreA measure intended to address a budget deficit within agencies that support aging Nebraskans was amended May 8 to remove a separate proposal that was added on general file.
Read MoreA proposal to increase penalties for certain traffic violations and crimes was given first-round approval May 1 after lawmakers amended it to include several other bills heard by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreA measure to create a new process for reviewing and modifying child support obligations for incarcerated parents received first-round approval April 29.
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