New and expanding business electricity rate approved
An economic development rate on electricity for new and expanding businesses was passed by the Legislature March 1. LB1043, introduced
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Lower electricity rate proposed for new and expanding businesses
Businesses looking to move to Nebraska could receive an economic development rate on electricity under a bill discussed in a
Read morePipeline environmental study bill advances
Lawmakers gave second-round approval Nov. 18 to a bill that would authorize the state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to
Read moreBill authorizing pipeline environmental study advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Nov. 16 to a bill that would authorize the state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to
Read moreEnvironmental impact study amendment discussed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Nov. 15 on a proposed amendment that would authorize the state Department of Environmental
Read moreDebate begins on pipeline bill; Keystone XL route will move
Lawmakers began first-round debate Nov. 14 on a bill that would give the governor final authority to approve pipeline routes
Read moreCommittee advances pipeline bill for debate
The Natural Resources Committee voted Nov. 9 to advance to the full Legislature a bill that would give the governor
Read moreBill would give governor permit authority
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Nov. 8 on a bill that would give the governor final authority to approve
Read moreAdditional pipeline bills introduced
The Legislature convened Nov. 2 for a second day of special session bill introduction. Gov. Dave Heineman called the session
Read moreCongressional, legislative redistricting plans advance
Senators continued their redistricting work by amending and advancing two bills May 19 that would redraw the state’s congressional and
Read moreEducation, PSC redistricting bills clear first round
Senators advanced three redistricting bills from general file May 18 that would redraw lines for the Public Service Commission, University
Read moreSupreme Court redistricting bill clears first round
Senators advanced from general file May 12 the first of six redistricting bills that lawmakers will consider this session. LB699,
Read moreReal estate brokers may form business corporations
Senators gave final approval May 11 to a bill that exempts realtors from the Nebraska Professional Corporation Act. Sponsored by
Read moreRedistricting resolution approved
Lawmakers approved a resolution April 8 that will guide the Legislature’s 2011 redistricting efforts. LR102, introduced by the Redistricting Committee,
Read moreRedistricting resolution considered
The Redistricting Committee heard testimony March 16 on a resolution that would guide the Legislature’s 2011 redistricting efforts. LR102, introduced
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