Income tax credit on paid property taxes stalled
Lawmakers debated a proposal April 3 to provide income tax credits that partially offset the amount that Nebraskans pay in property taxes.
Read MoreLawmakers debated a proposal April 3 to provide income tax credits that partially offset the amount that Nebraskans pay in property taxes.
Read MoreLawmakers reached a compromise on Title X provisions in the state’s mainline budget March 28, amending and advancing the bill to final reading.
Read MoreLawmakers failed to reach a compromise during second-round debate March 21 on the state’s mainline budget bill, resulting in a cloture vote that fell three votes short.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 7 to a bill intended to assist counties facing costs from correctional institution incidents.
Read MoreA proposal to fund preservation and restoration of properties related to author Willa Cather was narrowed and advanced from general file March 6.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 13 to a bill that would authorize the state Game and Parks Commission to use alternative contracting methods for public projects in the state park system.
Read MoreThe Executive Board considered two measures Feb. 12 that would increase the level of legislative oversight of the state Department of Health and Human Services regarding children in the state’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
Read MoreSenators advanced a bill from general file Jan. 8 that would require annual reporting of federal funds received by state agencies that participate in the state budgeting process.
Read MoreThe 105th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 3 for its 60-day second session. Lawmakers welcomed Omaha Sen. Theresa Thibodeau, who was appointed to replace former Sen. Joni Craighead.
Read MoreThe Education Committee considered bills this session dealing with school funding, reading proficiency, charter schools, physical restraint of students and policies to accommodate pregnant and parenting students.
Read MoreThe Executive Board this session advanced legislation creating a special committee to oversee the state Department of Correctional Services and a task force to research the public health effects of alcohol sales on the Whiteclay community.
Read MoreElection law, state agency structure and oversight and an attempt at statewide regulation of firearms were among the issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreThe first session of the 105th Legislature adjourned sine die May 23, the 86th day of the scheduled 90-day session.
Read MoreLawmakers declined to override any of the governor’s line-item vetoes of the state budget package May 17.
Read MoreTo say that newly-appointed Sen. Robert Clements has deep roots in his legislative district would be an understatement. His great-great-grandfather John came to the area in 1868 to homestead as an immigrant from England. He went on to be one of the four men who incorporated the village of Elmwood in 1886.
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