The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would update an existing grant program in an effort to increase workforce housing in rural communities.
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The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that intends to ensure that the University of Nebraska, state colleges and community colleges could not deny a benefit to a student group based on its beliefs.
Read MoreThe state would develop a federally funded economic development grant program focused on smaller Nebraska communities under a bill heard Feb. 14 by the Appropriations Committee.
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The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would create a new regulatory review program and an office within the state Department of Economic Development to act as a liaison between private businesses and state regulators.
Read MoreA bill that would allow a county to raise its minimum wage above the state level was heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 14.
Read MoreA proposal to change provisions relating to conservation and preservation easements in Nebraska was heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 11.
Read MoreThe Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on an amendment that would require Nebraska to apply for a second round of federal emergency rental and mortgage assistance.
Read MoreTwo bills heard in the Judiciary Committee Feb. 10 aim to recruit and retain law enforcement
officers in Nebraska.
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would create scholarships for Nebraskans pursuing nursing degrees.
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A proposal to modify Nebraska’s school funding formula and direct additional state aid to public schools was held on general file Feb. 11.
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Nebraska would build a lake between Omaha and Lincoln to boost recreational opportunities and economic development under a proposal heard Feb. 10 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreA bill intended to create parity in public and private sector liability for child sexual abuse claims was heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 9.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill Feb. 11 that cuts inheritance tax rates on beneficiaries and increases the amount of property value that is exempt from the tax.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a bill intended to streamline the process for certain children in Nebraska to obtain health insurance.
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The Appropriations Committee considered two proposals Feb. 10 to help fund projects related to Offutt Air Force Base.
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