Elimination of SNAP eligibility sunset date approved
A bill relating to eligibility and work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was given final approval May 28.
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Sen. Dan Quick
Interim approval for donated state park land passed
Lawmakers gave final approval May 14 to a measure that changes the approval process for an indication of intent to incorporate land into the Nebraska state park system.
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Elimination of SNAP eligibility sunset date amended, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading that would eliminate a scheduled sunset date on expanded eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was returned to select file May 14 and amended to include a measure that seeks to strengthen work requirements for the program.
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Marriage and family therapist reciprocity, child care liability bill passed
Senators passed a bill May 14 that allows marriage and family therapists from other jurisdictions to more easily obtain a Nebraska license.
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Change to legislative approval for donated state park land advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a measure that would change the approval process for an indication of intent to incorporate land into the Nebraska state park system.
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Marriage and family therapist licensing reciprocity expanded, advanced
A bill that would allow marriage and family therapists from other jurisdictions to more easily obtain a Nebraska license was expanded and given second-round approval April 23.
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Quick brings work ethic back to Capitol
Grand Island Sen. Dan Quick wants to serve his community. The form that service takes is less important. That’s why when he decided to run again for the Legislature, he wasn’t too concerned about the outcome.
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Microdistillery, craft brewery expansion bill approved
Nebraska microdistilleries and craft breweries will have greater flexibility to grow their businesses under a bill given final approval April 10.
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Elimination of SNAP eligibility sunset date advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 2 to a bill that would eliminate a scheduled sunset date on expanded eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Licensing reciprocity advanced for marriage and family therapists
A bill that would allow marriage and family therapists from other jurisdictions to more easily obtain a Nebraska license was expanded and given first-round approval March 31.
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Microdistillery, craft brewery expansion bill amended, advanced
A measure intended to provide greater flexibility to the state’s microdistilleries and craft breweries to grow their businesses was amended and given second-round approval March 31.
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Homeowner incentive program extension considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 12 on a proposal to extend a program intended to encourage home purchases in extremely blighted areas.
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Microdistillery, craft brewery expansion bill advanced
A measure intended to provide greater flexibility to the state’s microdistilleries and craft breweries to grow their businesses was given first-round approval March 4.
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Medicaid coverage for blood pressure monitoring services proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 26 that would broaden coverage of self-measured blood pressure services for Medicaid recipients.
Read MoreLand bank options expanded
A bill that broadens the potential use of land banks in Nebraska passed Aug. 11.
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