Minimum wage limitations approved
After a second vote on the bill’s final passage, lawmakers approved a measure Feb. 5 that limits scheduled increases to the state’s minimum wage.
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Sen. Jane Raybould
Vote on limits to state minimum wage reconsidered
Lawmakers could have a second chance to vote on final passage of a measure that would limit scheduled increases to the state’s minimum wage after choosing May 22 to reconsider a vote taken last week.
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Landscape architect changes clear final round
Lawmakers passed a bill May 14 that makes several changes to laws governing professional landscape architects in Nebraska.
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Limits to state minimum wage stall
A bill that would limit scheduled increases to the state’s minimum wage and establish a separate, lower wage for young Nebraskans fell two votes short on the final round of debate May 14.
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Limits to state minimum wage amended, advanced to final reading
A bill that would limit scheduled increases to the state’s minimum wage and establish a separate, lower wage for young Nebraskans was given second-round approval April 30 following a successful cloture motion.
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Landscape architect changes clear first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 23 that would make several changes to laws governing professional landscape architects in Nebraska.
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Limits to state minimum wage advanced after cloture vote
After eight hours of first-round debate, senators advanced a bill April 1 that would limit scheduled increases to the state’s minimum wage and establish a separate, lower wage for young Nebraskans.
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Changes to state minimum wage proposed
Members of the Business and Labor Committee considered a bill Feb. 24 that seeks to change upcoming increases in the state’s minimum wage.
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Expanded contraceptive access considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill meant to increase access to certain contraceptives in Nebraska.
Read MoreRecognition of tribal involuntary commitment orders approved
Lawmakers passed a proposal April 11 meant to facilitate cooperation between tribal, state and local authorities regarding involuntary commitment of tribal members.
Read MoreRecognition of tribal involuntary commitment orders clears second round
A proposal meant to facilitate cooperation between tribal, state and local authorities regarding involuntary commitment of tribal members was amended and advanced from select file March 25.
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Recognition of tribal involuntary commitment orders advanced
A proposal meant to facilitate cooperation between tribal, state and local authorities regarding involuntary commitment of tribal members advanced to select file Feb. 29.
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Raybould finds fulfillment in family business, public service
Lincoln Sen. Jane Raybould is no stranger to hard work. As the daughter of grocery store owners, her first business experience was selling fireworks at age 8 in the parking lot of Russ’s Market at 17th and Washington streets.
Read MoreBill would cap minimum wage increases
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would cap upcoming annual cost-of-living increases to the state’s minimum wage.
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Bill would create Indigenous peoples’ liaison office
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would create an office to help coordinate efforts to investigate certain crimes against Indigenous people in Nebraska.
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