County funds for motor vehicle sales tax collection advanced
A bill that would reinstate a commission counties receive in return for their collection of state motor vehicle tax was advanced from general file April 16.
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Medicaid buy-in program changes advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 15 that would make changes to a program meant to help individuals with disabilities maintain employment while retaining Medicaid coverage.
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Expanded cottage food sales advanced
A bill that would allow Nebraskans to sell foods already authorized for sale at farmers’ markets to customers from their homes and at certain other events advanced from general file April 8.
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Paid family leave proposal stalls
After two days of debate, a proposal to offer paid family and medical leave stalled on general file March 20.
Read moreExpanded reporting sought for certain political advertisements
Electioneering communications would have increased regulation under a bill considered March 13 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreHome brewer bill passed
Non-licensed home alcohol brewers can participate in certain public events under a bill passed March 7.
Read moreExpanded cottage food sales considered
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony March 5 on a bill that would allow Nebraskans to sell foods already authorized for sale at farmers’ markets to customers from their homes and at certain other events.
Read moreBehavioral and mental health training for school staff proposed
A requirement that school personnel receive suicide prevention and awareness training would be expanded to include other behavioral and mental health topics under a bill heard March 4 by the Education Committee.
Read moreAdditional state aid from expanded sales, income taxes proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would use new sales and income tax revenue to provide more state aid to schools in an effort to reduce property taxes.
Read moreProposal to give unemployment benefits to family caregivers fails
A bill that would expand eligibility for unemployment benefits failed March 1.
Read moreHome brewer bill advances
A bill that would allow non-licensed home alcohol brewers to participate in certain public events advanced from general file Feb. 12.
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Unemployment for family caregivers clears first round
A bill that would expand eligibility for unemployment benefits advanced from general file Feb. 7.
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Paid family medical leave proposed
Members of the Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would guarantee paid leave to Nebraskans.
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Family caregivers could qualify for unemployment
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that would expand eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Read moreChild welfare reporting requirements approved
Reporting requirements regarding the state’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems are strengthened under a bill passed March 29.
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