Disability waiver assessment bill expanded, advanced
A measure that would require training for Medicaid waiver assessment interviewers was expanded and advanced to the final round of debate April 8.
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Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh
Elimination of reduced-price school meal fees advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 2 to a measure aimed at making school breakfast and lunch free for students who currently pay reduced prices.
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Medicaid waiver assessment bill amended, advanced
A Medicaid waiver proposal was amended to detail the assessment process for developmental disability service provision in Nebraska and to require the state to maintain the maximum amount of retroactive Medicaid coverage allowed under federal law before advancing from general file March 31.
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Measure would give voters final approval on initiative changes
The Executive Board heard testimony on a proposed constitutional amendment Feb. 18 that potentially would mitigate the impact of legislative changes to initiative petition measures passed by Nebraska voters.
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Bill would eliminate reduced-price school meal fees
A measure aimed at making school breakfast and lunch free for students who currently pay reduced prices was considered by the Education Committee Feb. 17.
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Executive Board issues reprimand of Cavanaugh
The Executive Board issued a formal reprimand of Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh Feb. 12 for removing parts of a Capitol poster display earlier this year.
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Bill would allow expanded all-mail elections
All Nebraska voting precincts could potentially hold elections entirely by mail under a bill considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee March 19.
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Extended access to lead service line funds considered
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 18 on a measure intended to ensure that state funds for lead service line replacement remain available for that purpose.
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Child care subsidy reimbursement changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a bill that seeks to change how child care providers are reimbursed under the state’s Child Care Subsidy program.
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Bill would expand youth transitional services
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that seeks to expand transitional services to young adults regardless of immigration status who are involved in the state’s foster care and juvenile justice systems.
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Cigarette tax increase proposed
An increase in cigarette taxes would be used to fund property tax relief and Medicaid waiver services under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee July 29.
Read MorePreservation of sexual assault forensic evidence extended
Individuals who have undergone a sexual assault forensic examination can request law enforcement to preserve their forensic evidence for an additional 20 years under a bill passed by senators April 11.
Read MoreMedicaid translation requirement approved
A bill that requires the state to provide coverage for all necessary translation and interpretation services for individuals who receive Medicaid passed April 11.
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Extended preservation of sexual assault forensic evidence advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 2 to a proposal that would allow individuals who have undergone a sexual assault forensic examination to request law enforcement to preserve their forensic evidence for an additional 20 years.
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Medicaid translation requirement clears first round
A bill that would require the state to provide coverage for all necessary translation and interpretation services for individuals who receive Medicaid was broadened and advanced from the first round of debate March 7.
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