Moser elected committee chair
Lawmakers chose Columbus Sen. Mike Moser in a three-way race to replace former Sen. Suzanne Geist as chairperson of the Legislature’s Transportation and Telecommunications Committee April 20.
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Sen. Mike Moser
Highway bonding proposal considered
The state could use bond proceeds to speed completion of Nebraska’s expressway system under a bill heard Feb. 22 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreSales and use tax measures approved
A bill containing several state sales and use tax proposals, including one that increases the amount businesses receive for collecting and remitting the tax, received final approval from lawmakers April 13.
Read MoreNatural resources omnibus bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 containing several measures heard by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read MoreChange to sales and use tax collection fee, other measures advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 7 to a bill that would increase the amount businesses receive for collecting and remitting state sales and use tax after amending it to include other sales tax measures considered by the Revenue Committee this session.
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Loan forgiveness for public water systems amended, advanced
A bill intended to help certain cities pay for drinking water and wastewater projects advanced to the second round of debate March 11 after lawmakers amended it to include three other measures heard by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
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Bill would change sales and use tax collection fees
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a bill that would raise the amount businesses receive for collecting and remitting sales tax.
Read MoreHighway reporting requirement passed
Senators approved a bill May 21 intended to provide lawmakers with more information on the progress of highway projects.
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Transportation department reporting requirement clears first round
A bill introduced to appropriate funds to the Nebraska Department of Transportation to speed work on the state’s expressway system was narrowed to a reporting requirement before being advanced to select file May 12.
Read MoreTemporary NDOT funding proposed
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would provide temporary funding to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
Read MorePetroleum leak remediation fund extension proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill that would extend the deadline for reporting petroleum storage tank leaks under the Petroleum Release Remedial Action Act.
Read MoreNatural resources rulemaking changes approved
Lawmakers approved a change to rulemaking requirements for the state Department of Natural Resources March 15.
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Natural resources rulemaking changes advance
A bill that would change rulemaking requirements for the state Department of Natural Resources advanced from general file Feb. 13.
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Natural resources department rulemaking changes considered
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would change rulemaking requirements for the state Department of Natural Resources.
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Moser strikes the right note at the Capitol
Sometimes it can get a little loud at Sen. Mike Moser’s place of business, but that’s part of the deal. Moser, the former mayor of Columbus, has owned Columbus Music Company with his wife, Jan, for the past 42 years. The store has around 150 guitars in stock, and plenty of amps to go with them.
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