Good life district updates advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 9 to a measure that would update a state initiative intended to encourage investment in large retail developments.
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Sen. R. Brad von Gillern
Defense contractor incentive amended, advanced to final round
A measure intended to encourage certain defense contractors to relocate to Nebraska advanced to final reading April 30 after lawmakers amended it to ensure that it rewards the creation of new jobs.
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Tax incentives pared back
Lawmakers gave final approval April 30 to a bill that rolls back various recently enacted tax incentives.
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Tax incentive rollback adjusted, advanced to final round
A proposal to scale back various state tax incentives advanced to final reading April 24 after senators amended it to retain a sales tax exemption on the lease of towers used to provide broadband service.
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Proposal to pare back tax incentives amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 11 to a proposal to roll back an array of business tax incentives to help address Nebraska’s projected revenue shortfall.
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Proposal to pare back tax credits, exemptions considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 19 on a proposal to eliminate an array of tax incentives to help address the state’s projected revenue shortfall.
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Bill would classify ‘squatting’ as criminal trespass
The Judiciary Committee considered a measure March 5 intended to address the unlawful occupation of property.
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Bill would grant state auditor casino revenue oversight
The state auditor of public accounts would be able to scrutinize the books of authorized Nebraska gaming operators under a bill heard by the General Affairs Committee Feb. 10.
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Day nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 21 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreFull expensing provisions clear final round
Lawmakers approved a bill April 18 intended to incentivize Nebraska businesses to invest in new equipment and technology.
Read MoreFull expensing proposal scaled back, advanced
A bill intended to incentivize Nebraska businesses to invest in new equipment and technology advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after lawmakers amended it to reduce its cost.
Read MoreImmediate deduction of equipment, R&D expenses advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 21 to a proposal intended to incentivize Nebraska businesses to invest in new equipment and technology after amending it to include several other tax-related bills.
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Repeal of certain sales and use tax exemptions considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on more than half a dozen proposals to broaden the state sales tax base in an effort to reduce local property tax collections.
Read MoreImmediate deduction of equipment, R&D expenses considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a proposal intended to incentivize Nebraska businesses to invest in new equipment and technology.
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Bill would classify app drivers as contract workers
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would ensure Nebraskans who engage in marketplace network platforms remain independent contractors.
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