Legislature convenes, elects leaders
The 104th Nebraska Legislature convened at 10:00 a.m. on Jan. 7 for the 90-day first session. Seventeen new members were
Read MoreThe 104th Nebraska Legislature convened at 10:00 a.m. on Jan. 7 for the 90-day first session. Seventeen new members were
Read MoreLawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget with four bills passed this session. LB905, introduced by York Sen. Greg
Read MoreLawmakers rejected a measure March 31 that would have increased Nebraska’s minimum wage for certain workers. As introduced by Omaha
Read MoreA bill to hasten payments to builders and their subcontractors advanced from general file March 25. Introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreEmployers could avoid permanent layoffs under a bill advanced from general file March 24. LB559, introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval March 24 to four bills comprising the Legislature’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package. LB905, introduced by York
Read MoreSenators gave first-round approval March 20 to a bill that would reactivate and modernize an economic development program in Nebraska.
Read MoreLawmakers gave second-round approval March 19 to four bills comprising the Appropriations Committee budget adjustment package. The committee offered an
Read MoreFollowing two days of debate, lawmakers gave first-round approval March 11 to three bills comprising the Appropriations Committee budget adjustment
Read MoreA bill intended to provide protections and remedies for victims of wage theft advanced from general file March 6. As
Read MorePrograms giving employees paid leave from work would be created under two bills heard by the Business and Labor Committee
Read MoreBusinesses would receive additional incentives to hire and train veterans under legislation heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb.
Read MoreMinimum wage workers in Nebraska would get a raise under two proposals heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb.
Read MoreThe Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a bill aimed at limiting public employers’ ability to inquire
Read MoreSenators advanced a bill from general file April 23 that would make changes to a recently created internship grant program.
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