Rail safety proposal considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill intended to improve the safety of freight trains operating in Nebraska.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill intended to improve the safety of freight trains operating in Nebraska.
Read MoreThe Education Committee considered a proposal Feb. 6 that would establish a statewide expansion program to recruit, train and support computer science and technology teachers.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 6 to a bill intended to maximize participation in a federal program that allows school districts with high
poverty rates to serve free breakfast and lunch to all of their students.
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 7 to a bill that seeks to increase access to dental services for Nebraska Medicaid recipients.
Read MoreParents would be given paid time off to attend a family member’s school-related activities under a bill heard by the
Read MoreNebraska teachers could be reimbursed up to $300 for the purchase of school supplies under a bill considered by the Education Committee Jan. 22.
Read MoreTwo new grant programs would fund safety-related upgrades for Nebraska school buildings and additional mental health services for students under a bill heard March 13 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreRailroad companies would be required to report incidents of blocked crossings under a bill heard March 6 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read MoreMembers of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that seeks to increase access to dental services for Nebraska Medicaid recipients.
Read MoreA new loan program would require graduates of the state’s teacher education programs to teach in Nebraska public schools under a bill heard Jan. 30 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill intended to maximize participation in a federal program that allows school districts with high poverty rates to serve free breakfast and lunch to all of their students.
Read MoreMental health screening for women who recently have given birth was expanded under a bill passed April 12.
Read MoreSenators passed a bill April 12 to allow for certain public-private partnerships for transportation projects in Nebraska.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 7 to a bill intended to address a shortage of teachers in Nebraska schools.
Read MoreSenators advanced a bill from general file March 28 that would allow certain public-private partnerships for transportation projects in Nebraska.
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