Search Results for “Tony Sorrentino”

January 24, 2025 admin

Sorrentino wins race to the Capitol

Omaha Sen. Tony Sorrentino keeps his Brooks running shoes in a bright yellow bag in his Capitol office and his running clothes in the trunk of his car.

“Just in case,” he smiles.

Retirement Systems

April 17, 2025 admin

School retirement plan changes advanced

Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 17 to a measure that would gradually reduce contribution rates to the school employees retirement system based on its actuarial funding level.

Business and Labor

March 28, 2025 admin

Paid sick leave limitations amended, advanced after cloture vote

After eight hours of debate spanning four days, lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file March 28 intended to clarify provisions of a ballot initiative passed by Nebraska voters that guarantees paid sick leave.

Revenue

February 7, 2025 admin

Bill would revive tax credit scholarship program

Nebraskans again could receive a tax credit for contributions to organizations that grant scholarships to students to attend private school under a bill heard Feb. 6 by the Revenue Committee.

Judiciary

February 6, 2025 admin

Bill would decrease personal injury statute of limitations

The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that would reduce the Nebraska statute of limitations for personal injury actions from four years to two.