The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that intends to ensure that the University of Nebraska, state colleges and community colleges could not deny a benefit to a student group based on its beliefs.
Read moreCasinos and licensed racetracks would not be allowed to use tax increment financing under a bill considered Feb. 8 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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A bill to encourage highway expansion through additional state funding was heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 31.
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Digital asset management, step therapy, insurance parity and protection of vulnerable adults topped the list of issues heard by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee and addressed by the Legislature this session.
Read moreA bill establishing a state-level regulatory system for digital assets — including cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin — passed May 20.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill May 19 that creates a legal and regulatory framework for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide in Nebraska.
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A bill that would establish a state-level regulatory system for digital assets — including cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin — advanced from general file May 10.
Read moreLocal political subdivisions have greater flexibility to meet virtually under a bill passed April 15. LB83, introduced by Norfolk Sen.
Read moreOperators of carbon sequestration facilities in Nebraska would have to complete a seismic risk assessment before receiving a permit under a bill advanced to the final round of debate April 14.
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City councils, county boards and other political subdivisions would have greater flexibility to meet virtually under a bill that advanced from general file March 15.
Read moreThe Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would create a legal and regulatory framework for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide in Nebraska.
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