State aid sought for municipalities
Nebraska municipalities could apply for state grants for infrastructure projects under a bill considered Feb. 22 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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Groene 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.
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Array of university funding proposals considered
The Appropriations Committee heard several proposals Feb. 17 that would use federal pandemic relief dollars to fund a variety of University of Nebraska projects.
Read MoreReclamation requirements for abandoned pipelines proposed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill to rename and update the Nebraska Oil Pipeline Reclamation Act to apply to abandoned pipelines.
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Bill would allow judges to authorize virtual conferencing
A Nebraska judge could authorize the use of video, electronic or telephonic technology for certain hearings under a proposal heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 17.
Read MoreBill would prevent local vaping bans
Political subdivisions in Nebraska would be limited in how they regulate electronic smoking devices under a bill heard Feb. 17 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreVolunteer entity would become state agency
The Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission, also known as ServeNebraska, would be restructured as a state agency under a bill heard Feb. 17 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreIncome tax deduction proposed for employers of felons
Companies that hire felons would receive a state income tax deduction under a proposal heard Feb. 17 by the Revenue Committee.
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Income tax deduction for law enforcement officers considered
Nebraska law enforcement officers could deduct 50 to 100 percent of their pay from state income tax under a bill heard Feb. 16 by the Revenue Committee.
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Museum would honor former state senator
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill to facilitate creation of a museum honoring former state senator Ernie Chambers of Omaha.
Read MoreSenior LGBTQ protections considered
LGBTQ Nebraskans would be protected from discrimination in senior care facilities under a bill heard Feb. 16 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Campaign funds could cover child care
Elected officials in Nebraska could use campaign funds to pay for childcare under a bill heard Feb. 16 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreLimits on health education proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill intended to prevent the State Board of Education from creating health education standards for Nebraska public schools.
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Nuclear reactor feasibility study proposed
Nebraska would use pandemic relief funds to conduct a feasibility study on siting options for nuclear reactors under a bill considered Feb. 16 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccine exemption advanced after cloture
A bill that would provide an exemption process for employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates advanced from select file Feb. 16 following a successful cloture vote.
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