Accommodations for pregnant and parenting students approved
The Legislature gave final approval May 2 to a bill that requires schools to adopt a policy to accommodate pregnant and parenting students.
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Accommodations for pregnant and parenting students advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill April 4 that would require schools to provide students who are mothers with a private place to express breast milk.
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Vargas brings drive, vision to Unicameral
If there is one thing Sen. Tony Vargas does not want to do, it’s disappoint his mother, Lidia. As a first-generation son of Peruvian immigrants, he knows that she is proud of his many achievements – but also knows that she doesn’t want him to rest on his laurels.
Read moreExtended early voting hours proposed
Early voting hours would be extended in Douglas, Lancaster and Sarpy counties under a bill heard by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee March 16.
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Liability insurance on oil and gas wells discussed
Oil and gas companies would be required to carry liability insurance on certain types of wells under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee March 2.
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Funds sought for bilingual labor investigators
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would provide funds for bilingual investigators to enforce the Employee Classification Act (ECA).
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Restrictions proposed for payday lenders
Borrowers of short-term, delayed deposit loans would receive more favorable loan terms under a bill heard by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Feb. 21.
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Bill to assist pregnant and parenting students discussed
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would accommodate pregnant and parenting students as they complete their education.
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