Injury leave for school employees approved
School employees will receive injury leave if they are injured by another person while at work under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 3.
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Injury leave for school employees amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval July 20 to a bill under which school employees would receive injury leave if they are injured by another person while at work.
Read moreLegislative session suspended
In light of growing concerns regarding the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Speaker Jim Scheer of Norfolk announced March 16 that the Legislature will not meet as scheduled March 17. Session will remain adjourned until reconvened by the speaker’s office.
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Injury leave for school employees clears first round
School employees who are injured by another person while at work would receive injury leave under a bill advanced by lawmakers March 5.
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Injury leave for school employees considered
School employees who are injured by another person while at work would receive injury leave under a bill heard Feb. 3 by the Education Committee.
Read moreRogers approved as public counsel
Lawmakers approved the appointment of Julie Rogers as public counsel Jan. 14.
Read moreSession Review: Executive Board
Legislative oversight, additional budget requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreAlternative construction method approved
Nebraska’s largest counties and cities are allowed to use an alternative design method for transportation projects under a bill passed May 24.
Read moreAppeals of certain motions approved
A bill allowing the immediate appeal of certain legal motions was passed by the Legislature May 13.
Read moreSpecial financing approved for highway construction
A bill that expedites highway construction projects in Nebraska was given final approval by the Legislature May 2.
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Alternative construction method clears first round
Nebraska’s largest counties and cities would be allowed to use an alternative design method for transportation projects under a bill advanced from general file April 29.
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Appeals of certain motions advanced
A bill that would allow the immediate appeal of certain legal motions was advanced from general file April 24.
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Special financing for highway construction advanced
A bill that would expedite highway construction projects in Nebraska was advanced from general file April 10.
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Automatic cuts to top state income tax rates proposed
Cuts to Nebraska’s top individual and corporate income tax rates would be tied to projected economic growth under a bill heard Feb. 20 by the Revenue Committee.
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Changes proposed to state claims process, state vehicle identification
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would make a number of technical revisions to current statute.
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