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.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
The 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.
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Session Review: Judiciary
The Judiciary Committee considered a wide range of topics this session, including enhanced criminal penalties, reforms to Nebraska’s court system and stronger consumer protections.
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Juvenile support pilot program clears final round
A bill intended to provide support services to at-risk Omaha youth and their families was given final approval May 30.
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Veto of housing agency bed bug requirements sustained
An attempt to override the governor’s veto of a measure requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations fell short May 27.
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Judicial package amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers amended a package of judicial measures before advancing it from select file May 22.
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Housing agency bed bug requirements vetoed, override motion filed
Gov. Jim Pillen vetoed a bill May 20 requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations.
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Foreign adversary registration bill amended, advanced
A measure that would establish registration and reporting requirements for certain foreign entities in Nebraska was amended and advanced from select file May 14.
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Mandatory incarcerated parental child support review approved
A bill establishing a new process for reviewing and modifying child support obligations for incarcerated parents received final approval from lawmakers May 14.
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State budget advanced with additional cuts, other adjustments
Following discussion of several proposed changes, lawmakers gave second-round approval May 12 to the state’s $10.8 billion budget package.
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Foreign adversary registration bill clears first round
A measure that would establish registration and reporting requirements for certain foreign entities in Nebraska advanced from general file May 8.
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Juvenile support pilot program reconsidered, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a proposal from general file May 8 that would provide support services to at-risk Omaha youth and their families.
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Funding bill for agencies supporting aging Nebraskans narrowed, advanced
A 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.
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Judicial omnibus measure clears first round
A 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.
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Review of incarcerated parental child support advanced
A 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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