Small business wage protections passed
Senators passed a bill March 24 that expands state wage discrimination protections. The provisions of LB83, originally introduced by Omaha
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Small business wage discrimination protections advanced
Senators advanced a bill March 2 that would expand state wage discrimination protections. LB83, as originally introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read moreSchools would maintain aid for free meals
The Education Committee heard two bills Feb. 8 that are intended to maintain state aid to schools for free student
Read moreFunding for GED programs approved
A bill that allocates funding to private entities offering high school equivalency programs was passed by the Legislature May 21.
Read moreChild care subsidy adjustments approved
The state’s child care subsidy for low-income families will be modified under a bill given final approval May 21. Introduced
Read moreFunding for GED programs advanced
A bill that would allocate funding to private entities offering high school equivalency programs was advanced from general file May
Read moreChild care subsidy adjustments clear first-round
The state’s child care subsidy for low-income families would be modified under a bill given first-round approval March 30. Introduced
Read moreFunds sought for substance abuse treatment housing
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 17 on a bill intended to increase access to residential treatment for people recovering
Read moreBill would increase funding for dental health
The state’s seven federally-qualified community health centers would receive funding to address unmet dental health needs under a bill heard
Read moreFunding for GED programs proposed
Members of the Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would allocate funding to private entities offering
Read moreBills would address poverty factors in school aid formula
Members of the Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on two bills that seek to address the needs of students
Read moreWorkers’ comp, unemployment bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that affects workers’ compensation and unemployment benefits. LB961, as introduced by Omaha Sen. Tanya
Read moreWorkers’ comp, unemployment bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that affects workers’ compensation and unemployment benefits. LB961, as introduced by Omaha Sen. Tanya
Read moreWorkers’ comp, firefighting compact bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file April 8 that would affect workers’ compensation and other policies. LB961,
Read moreFirefighter and workers’ comp measures advanced
Nebraska would join a multistate group committed to fight forest fires under a bill amended and advanced from general file
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