Ballard appointed to Legislature
Gov. Pete Ricketts held a press conference Dec. 22 to announce the appointment of Beau Ballard of Lincoln as the next representative for District 21 in the Nebraska Legislature.
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Sen. Mike Hilgers
Session Review: Natural Resources
The Natural Resources committee advanced bills this session authorizing construction of a South Platte River canal and several water recreation and tourism projects across the state, including a proposed lake between Omaha and Lincoln.
Read moreLake development, water recreation projects authorized
Lawmakers approved a proposal April 12 to build several water recreation and tourism projects across Nebraska.
Read moreSouth Platte River canal project authorized
Lawmakers approved a proposal April 12 to build a canal to divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact.
Read morePandemic funding bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 7 that appropriates the $1.04 billion allocated to Nebraska from federal pandemic relief funds.
Read moreSouth Platte River canal project clears second round
A proposal to build a canal that would divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact advanced to the final round of debate March 29 after senators amended it to include conflict-of-interest provisions.
Read moreLake development proposal amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 29 to a proposal to build several water recreation projects across the state after amending it to prohibit conflicts of interest and ensure public access to a proposed lake between Omaha and Lincoln.
Read moreBudget adjustment package passed
Lawmakers gave final approval March 29 to the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
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South Platte River canal project advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a proposal to build a canal that would divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact.
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Lake development, water recreation projects advance
A proposal intended to spur economic development and recreational opportunities in three areas of the state advanced from the first round of debate March 9.
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Lake, water recreation projects proposed
Nebraska would build a lake between Omaha and Lincoln to boost recreational opportunities and economic development under a proposal heard Feb. 10 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Canal proposal seeks to preserve Nebraska water rights under compact
A canal would divert South Platte River flows from Colorado to Nebraska under a bill heard Feb. 9 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Budget adjustments offered
Mid-biennium adjustments to the state’s budget were considered by the Appropriations Committee Jan. 24. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget passed in odd-numbered years and adjustments made during legislative sessions held in even-numbered years.
Read moreDay seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Legislature adjourns sine die
The 107th Legislature, first session, adjourned sine die May 27.
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