Applicants sought for legislative seat
Gov. Pete Ricketts announced May 16 that he is seeking applicants to fill the legislative seat of the late Sen. Rich Pahls.
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Omaha state senator dies
Sen. Rich Pahls of Omaha has died after a brief illness.
Read moreTurnback tax expansion, postcard cleanup measure approved
Parking facilities for convention centers and arenas qualify for state turnback tax assistance under a bill passed by senators April 13.
Read moreTurnback tax proposal amended, advanced
Parking facilities for convention centers and arenas would qualify for state turnback tax assistance under a bill advanced from general file March 31.
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Statute of limitations on child sexual assault discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 21 on a bill that would change the statute of limitations for child sexual assault cases.
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Insurance changes sought for certain damaged vehicles
Nebraska insurers would be restricted in the use of aftermarket parts for certain vehicles under a bill considered Feb. 16 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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Learning is lifelong passion for Pahls
When Omaha Sen. Rich Pahls left the Legislature in 2013, he gave away many of his things — information packets, personal effects.
“I thought I was finished,” Pahls said of being term limited eight years ago.
His new office is a little bare, but ready to be filled as Pahls begins his third term at the Capitol.
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Day six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 68 measures introduced were:
LB314, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Rich Pahls, which would change provisions related to insurance coverage of telehealth;
Read moreBill to expand tax review report passes
Lawmakers passed a bill April 2 that adds categories to the annual tax review report produced by the state Department
Read moreConsumer finance bill approved
Senators passed a bill March 30 that updates and amends the state’s consumer finance laws. LB965, introduced by Boys Town
Read moreBill to expand tax review report advances
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 6 that would add categories to the annual tax review report produced
Read moreConsumer finance bill advances
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 5 that would update and amend the state’s consumer finance laws. LB965,
Read moreAdditional deposit placement services approved
A bill designed to authorize state and local political subdivisions’ use of deposit placement services passed March 1. LB836, sponsored
Read moreAdditional deposit placement services proposed
A bill designed to authorize state and local political subdivisions use of deposit placement services advanced to select file Feb.
Read moreCivic education requirements passed
Senators passed a bill April 20 that adds requirements to high school civic education curricula. LB544, introduced by Boys Town
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