More detailed tax incentive reporting proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill intended to increase transparency in Nebraska’s tax incentive programs.
Read moreSen. Tom Brandt
Agricultural equipment right-to-repair bill considered
Owners of modern farm machinery would have the same access as authorized dealers to the software tools, technical manuals and parts needed to make repairs under a bill heard Feb. 25 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read moreStatewide farm-to-school program proposed
A Nebraska farm-to-school program would provide locally grown and minimally processed food to elementary and secondary school students under a proposal considered Feb. 23 by the Education Committee.
Read moreNebraska Property Tax Incentive Act update sought
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 17 on a bill that would change the way that a refundable income tax credit is calculated under the Nebraska Property Tax Incentive Act.
Read moreAnimal shares, independent processor assistance proposed
Nebraska farmers and ranchers could offer livestock ownership shares to customers under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Agriculture Committee.
Read moreData collection program to improve broadband availability approved
Lawmakers passed a bill July 21 that will help Nebraska obtain federal funding for increased broadband availability.
Read moreData collection program to improve broadband availability advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 18 to a bill that would help Nebraska obtain federal funding for increased broadband availability.
Read more
Data collection program proposed to improve broadband availability
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 3 that would help Nebraska obtain federal funding for increased broadband availability.
Read moreTwo-person crews requested for freight trains
A bill intended to improve safety for freight train crews was considered March 5 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read more
Brandt brings rural issues to the Capitol
Sen. Tom Brandt never envisioned being a politician. The fourth-generation farmer from Plymouth was content working his 1,100 acres, but the misconceptions that some Nebraskans had about rural life bothered him.
Read moreNew mapping system for rural telecom capacity proposed
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard a proposal Feb. 4 aimed at providing a better understanding of rural access to
Read moreDay eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 18 to introduce new bills.
Among the 73 measures introduced were:
LB413, sponsored by Plymouth Sen. Tom Brandt, which would change application submission deadlines under the Nebraska Advantage Act;
Read more