Electrical system grant program approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 aimed at helping a Nebraska community address its electrical system challenges.
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Electrical system grant program advanced
A proposal aimed at helping a Nebraska community address its electrical system challenges advanced from general file March 31.
Read moreGrant program proposed for small town businesses
The state would develop a federally funded economic development grant program focused on smaller Nebraska communities under a bill heard Feb. 14 by the Appropriations Committee.
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Proposal would end nonpartisan legislative elections
A measure to consider repeal of a constitutional requirement that members of the Legislature be elected on nonpartisan ballots was considered by the Executive Board Feb. 3.
Read moreFireworks sales expanded
Nebraskans will have more options when buying fireworks under a bill passed April 29.
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Expanded fireworks sales advance
Nebraskans would have more options when buying fireworks under a bill given first-round approval March 30.
Read moreExpansion of sex offender registry considered
Members of the Judiciary Committee considered a proposal March 4 to add applicable human trafficking offenses under the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act.
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Expansion of self-defense statute proposed
Members of the Judiciary Committee considered a bill March 3 meant to strengthen an individual’s right to self-defense.
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Voter ID constitutional amendment proposed
Nebraskans would decide if photo identification is required for voting under a constitutional amendment considered Feb. 17 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Bill would reinstate winner-take-all electoral system
All five of Nebraska’s Electoral College votes would be assigned to the statewide winner in presidential elections under a bill considered Feb. 17 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreFinancial literacy requirements proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on two bills intended to improve Nebraska students’ personal finance skills.
Read moreState contract authority changes stall on second round
A bill that would change state purchasing processes was amended but ultimately stalled during select file debate March 6.
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Lawmakers urge Corps to prioritize flood control on Missouri
The Legislature voted Feb. 27 to urge Congress and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make flood control a top priority when managing water systems under their authority in the Missouri River basin.
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Combination of certain drug offenses proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that seeks to expand drug enforcement in the state.
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State contract authority changes advance
A bill that would change state purchasing processes advanced from general file Feb. 24.
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