Insurance innovation program considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would create a program to allow entities to temporarily test insurance products or services in Nebraska.
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Sen. Anna Wishart
Expansion of behavioral health coordination proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a proposal to implement a new statewide delivery model for behavioral health services.
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Medical cannabis legalization proposed
A bill that would legalize certain forms of cannabis for medical use was considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 9.
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Funds sought for possible Lincoln convention center
A proposal considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Jan. 31 could provide a partial funding source for a future convention center in Lincoln.
Read moreEmergency small business grant program approved
Small businesses struggling during certain qualifying events are eligible for a grant program under a bill passed April 13.
Read moreEmergency small business grant bill amended, advanced
A bill that would offer financial assistance to struggling small businesses during certain qualifying events was amended and advanced from select file April 11.
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Emergency grants for small businesses clear first round
A bill that would offer financial assistance to struggling small businesses during certain qualifying events advanced from general file March 9.
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Regulatory review, temporary exemption process sought
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would create a new regulatory review program and an office within the state Department of Economic Development to act as a liaison between private businesses and state regulators.
Read moreExtension of postpartum Medicaid coverage discussed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill intended to expand Medicaid coverage for new mothers in Nebraska.
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Legalization of medical cannabis stalls
A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use did not advance from general file May 12 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.
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State budget amended, advanced with prison funding compromise
Following discussion of several proposed changes, lawmakers gave second-round approval April 13 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
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Legalization of medical cannabis proposed
A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use was heard by members of the Judiciary Committee March 10.
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Emergency grants proposed for small businesses
Members of the Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would offer financial assistance to struggling small businesses during certain qualifying events.
Read morePrescription drug access measure approved
Medicaid recipients cannot be denied certain prescription medication coverage under a bill that passed Aug. 3.
Read morePrescription drug access measure advanced
Medicaid recipients could not be denied certain prescription medication coverage under a bill advanced from general file July 22.
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