Census bill approved
A bill intended to increase Nebraska’s participation in the 2020 U.S. census passed May 31.
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LB436, introduced by Sen. Matt Hansen of Lincoln, grants the Nebraska State Data Center program the authority to form a commission that may solicit private funds to carry out its duties. That authority will terminate on Jan. 1, 2021.
The bill was approved on a 38-4 vote.
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