Highway reporting requirement passed
Senators approved a bill May 21 intended to provide lawmakers with more information on the progress of highway projects.
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Tax incentive program updated
Lawmakers passed a bill May 20 that updates the provisions of a major tax incentive program passed in 2020.
Read MoreState aid to counties for certain federal judgments authorized
Lawmakers gave final approval May 20 to a bill that provides state general funds to counties to pay certain federal judgments.
Read MoreFinancial literacy requirements adopted
Lawmakers gave final approval May 20 to a bill intended to improve the personal finance skills of Nebraska students.
Read MoreSales tax turnback for sports complexes approved
The state will turn back new sales tax revenue to cities to help them build sports complexes under a bill approved by lawmakers May 20.
Read MoreDigital asset depository bill approved
A bill establishing a state-level regulatory system for digital assets — including cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin — passed May 20.
Read MoreYRTC changes approved
A bill establishing educational standards at youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska passed May 20.
Read MoreCOVID-19 liability protections adopted
Senators approved a proposal May 20 intended to prohibit frivolous coronavirus-related lawsuits.
Read MoreHome energy assistance program expanded
More Nebraskans are eligible for assistance with their residential energy consumption under a bill passed May 20.
Read MoreSNAP eligibility temporarily expanded
More Nebraskans temporarily are eligible for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, after passage of a bill May 20.
Read MoreUrban redevelopment tax incentives created
Businesses that invest in urban areas with high poverty and unemployment rates may qualify for tax incentives under a bill approved by the Legislature May 20.
Read MoreOmnibus liquor law bill passed
Lawmakers approved a number of changes to Nebraska’s liquor laws May 20.
Read MoreNonprofit capital construction grant program approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 20 intended to help jump-start certain construction projects delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreMicroenterprise tax credit changes approved
Senators passed a bill May 20 intended to modernize the state’s small business tax credit.
Read MoreResidential water tax eliminated
Residential water service in Nebraska will no longer be taxed under a bill passed May 20.
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