Meyer appointed to represent District 41
Sen. Fred Meyer of Saint Paul was sworn in Nov. 15 to fill a vacancy in the Nebraska Legislature.
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Briese resigns, governor seeks applicants
Albion Sen. Tom Briese submitted his resignation from the Nebraska Legislature to Gov. Jim Pillen Oct. 17
Read MoreBriese appointed state treasurer, will resign from Legislature
Albion Sen. Tom Briese announced his appointment by the governor to the office of state treasurer in an email to fellow senators Sept. 14. Current State Treasurer John Murante is leaving the position to lead the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems.
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Unicameral Update audio version available
The weekly Unicameral Update newsletter is now available in audio format. Find us at Unicameral Update on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Read MoreApplicants sought for legislative seat
Gov. Pete Ricketts announced May 16 that he is seeking applicants to fill the legislative seat of the late Sen. Rich Pahls.
Read MoreOmaha state senator dies
Sen. Rich Pahls of Omaha has died after a brief illness.
Read MoreGroene resigns amid harassment allegations
Former North Platte Sen. Mike Groene resigned from the Legislature this week amid news reports that he took inappropriate photographs of a female legislative staffer. In a letter to Speaker Mike Hilgers of Lincoln, Groene stated that his resignation was effective at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 21.
Read MoreCommittee hearing modifications announced
The Legislature announced Jan. 22 modifications to procedures for public input on legislation during the 2021 session.
Read MoreCommittee to hold confirmation hearings
The Health and Human Services Committee will hold confirmation hearings for gubernatorial appointees to three state boards and commissions May
Read MoreNebraska Legislature to reconvene in July
Speaker Jim Scheer of Norfolk announced May 18 that he will call senators back into session July 20.
Read More2020 Unicameral Youth Legislature cancelled
Due to public health concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Unicameral Youth Legislature scheduled for June 7-10 has been cancelled.
Read MoreLegislature to reconvene for COVID-19 funding
Senators will reconvene temporarily March 23 to address funding needs that have arisen from the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Nebraska.
Read MoreLegislative session suspended
In light of growing concerns regarding the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Speaker Jim Scheer of Norfolk announced March 16 that the Legislature will not meet as scheduled March 17. Session will remain adjourned until reconvened by the speaker’s office.
Read MoreUpdated BillTracker now available
The newly updated BillTracker application, which has been redesigned by Nebraska Interactive, allows a user to follow one or more bills and receive information about legislative activity sent directly to an email inbox.
Read MoreLarson resigns from Legislature
Sen. Tyson Larson of O’Neill resigned from the Legislature Dec. 26.
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