Clements appointed to Legislature
Robert Clements of Elmwood will fill the legislative seat left vacant by the resignation of Sen. Bill Kintner last month.
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Sen. Bill Kintner
Kintner resigns from Legislature
Sen. Bill Kintner of Papillion announced at a morning press conference Jan. 25 that he has resigned from the Legislature.
Read MoreLearning community levy, transportation repeal proposed
The Omaha learning community’s common levy and open enrollment program would be eliminated under a bill heard by the Education
Read MoreWithdrawal from rail compact approved
A bill that withdraws Nebraska’s membership from the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact was approved May 7. LB317, sponsored by
Read MoreWithdrawal from rail compact membership advanced
A bill that would withdraw Nebraska’s membership in the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact advanced from general file April 23.
Read MorePublic vote requirement stalled
A bill concerning the record of public officials’ votes was bracketed April 10. LB649, introduced by Papillion Sen. Bill Kintner,
Read MoreAbortion notification requirement proposed
Health care facilities that perform abortions would be required to post signs and online messages notifying women of their rights
Read MoreLearning community opt-out proposed
Learning community school districts could terminate their membership under a bill heard by the Education Committee Feb. 10. LB481, introduced
Read MoreCitizenship confirmation for employees discussed
Private businesses would be required to confirm the citizenship of new employees under a bill heard by the Business and
Read MoreAbortion clinic signs proposed
Health care facilities that perform abortions would be required to post signs notifying women of their rights under a bill
Read MoreState agency oversight bills proposed
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 6 on two bills that would increase legislative oversight of state agencies. LB909, introduced
Read MoreFirearms records protections, signage requirements discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 20 on two bills that would change provisions for firearm registration and signage. LB293,
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New senator steps up to the plate
Sen. Bill Kintner has spent his life involved in two games: baseball and politics. His Capitol office décor – a mixture of sports memorabilia and an homage to former President Ronald Reagan – leaves little doubt about where his heart lies.
Read MoreLearning community elimination, changes proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would terminate the Learning Community and coordinating council. Learning
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