Legislature gains energetic spirit in Hughes
For a fitness-minded lawmaker like Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward, serving in the Legislature can present many pitfalls.
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Sen. Jana Hughes
Nursing workforce measure considered
A bill intended to alleviate a nursing workforce crisis in Nebraska was considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 22.
Read moreVaping excise tax proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a proposal to impose a state excise tax on vaping products.
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Bill would expand optometry scope of practice
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would authorize optometrists to perform selective laser trabeculoplasty— a procedure commonly used for glaucoma treatment that reduces intraocular pressure.
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