Tax exemption sought for header trailers, seed tenders
Certain agricultural machinery and equipment would not be subject to state sales and use tax under a bill heard Feb. 24 by the Revenue Committee.
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Bill would authorize teachers to use physical intervention
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would require school districts to provide behavioral awareness training to teachers and certain other school staff.
Read moreBill would remove licensing for reflexologists
Reflexologists would no longer have to be licensed with the state of Nebraska under a bill considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 27.
Read moreExtracurricular activity policies for home-schoolers proposed
Homeschooled students could participate in a public school district’s extracurricular activities without also enrolling in the district’s classes under a bill heard Jan. 25 by the Education Committee.
Read moreReimbursement proposed for city and county jails
Local jails that take on additional juvenile inmates would be reimbursed for certain costs under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 12.
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Reflexology bill stalls
A bill to end licensing for reflexologists stalled on general file Jan. 29.
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Behavioral awareness training proposed for school staff
Nebraska school districts would train teachers, administrators and other staff regarding how to manage student behavior under a bill heard Jan. 27 by the Education Committee.
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Bill would change reflexology licensure
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill March 20 that would exempt reflexologists from licensure under the Massage Therapy Practice Act.
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Murman’s dream of holding office deferred but not forgotten
Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil does not often watch the late evening news. But he was watching one night in mid-February 2018 when it was reported that his predecessor in the District 38 seat had announced that he would not seek reelection.
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