Asian American commission proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a proposal to create the state Commission on Asian American Affairs.
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Bill would update school parental involvement policies
The commissioner of education would withhold state aid from school districts that fail to make learning materials available to the public under a bill heard Feb. 15 by the Education Committee.
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Offutt funding proposals considered
The Appropriations Committee considered two proposals Feb. 10 to help fund projects related to Offutt Air Force Base.
Read moreFines for late reports established
Cities, counties and other political subdivisions in Nebraska may be fined for filing late reports with the state under a bill approved March 25.
Read moreTeaching certification reciprocity for military spouses approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 25 intended to speed the issuance of teaching certificates to military spouses.
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Bill would ban release of private donor information
A proposal meant to protect the privacy of certain personal information was heard March 11 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Fines for late reports advanced
Cities, counties and other political subdivisions in Nebraska could be fined for filing late reports with the state under a bill that advanced from general file March 9.
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Teaching certification reciprocity for military spouses advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill intended to speed the issuance of teaching certificates to military spouses.
Read moreTeaching certification changes proposed for military spouses
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill intended to speed the issuance of teaching certificates to military spouses.
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Sanders looks to the future and beyond
Not even historic levels of snowfall can dampen Bellevue Sen. Rita Sanders’ positive outlook on life. Born and raised in Hawaii, she looked outside her office window at the snow drifts last week and focused on her affinity for snow sports.
Read moreFines sought for late reports
Cities, counties and other political subdivisions in Nebraska could be fined for filing late reports with the state under a bill considered Jan. 29 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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