EMS funding increased
Lawmakers approved a bill April 11 intended to aid recruitment and retention of emergency medical personnel.
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Sen. Myron Dorn
EMS funding increase clears first round
A proposal to bolster emergency medical services programs in Nebraska advanced to select file March 7 after lawmakers amended it to use a different funding source.
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Session Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee advanced measures this session intended to increase consumer access to E-15, simplify the permitting process for food trucks and allow more beginning farmers and ranchers to qualify for state tax benefits.
Read MoreE-15 requirement for retailers approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 30 intended to increase consumer access to E-15 in Nebraska.
Read MoreE-15 proposal expanded, advanced to final round
A bill intended to increase consumer access to E-15 in Nebraska cleared the second round of debate May 9 after lawmakers amended it to include two other measures heard by the Agriculture Committee this session.
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E-15 requirement for retailers advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 25 to a bill intended to increase consumer access to E-15 in Nebraska.
Read MoreFunds sought for EMS training, reporting system
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 21 on a bill that would provide an ongoing infusion of state dollars to support Nebraska’s emergency service providers.
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Transportation program expansion considered
A bill that would increase the funding cap for a state road improvement program and expand it to include livestock production and processing was heard in the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee March 7.
Read MoreProposal seeks to accelerate precision agriculture
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill intended to advance precision agriculture in Nebraska through enhanced internet access.
Read MoreBill seeks to address nursing shortage
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would create scholarships for Nebraskans pursuing nursing degrees.
Read MoreProvider rate bills considered
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on four bills aimed at increasing rates for providers of behavioral health, developmental disability, child welfare and nursing and assisted living facility services.
Read MoreState aid to counties for certain federal judgments authorized
Lawmakers gave final approval May 20 to a bill that provides state general funds to counties to pay certain federal judgments.
Read MoreState aid to counties for certain federal judgments advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 29 to a bill that would provide state general funds to counties to pay certain federal judgments.
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Provider rate increase sought
Certain behavioral health providers would receive a rate increase under a bill considered Feb. 25 by the Appropriations Committee.
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Increased fee proposed to fund first responder training
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a bill that would provide funding for rural first responder training.
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