Residential water tax eliminated
Residential water service in Nebraska will no longer be taxed under a bill passed May 20.
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Nonresident park entry fees increased
Lawmakers approved a bill May 20 that increases state park entry fees for nonresidents.
Read MoreState funding for tribal health center passed
Lawmakers gave final approval May 20 to a bill that provides state funds to one of Nebraska’s federally qualified health centers.
Read MoreState management of OPS retirement system approved
The state will take over management duties for the Omaha school retirement plan under a bill given final approval May 20.
Read MoreTax incentives extended to nuclear energy firms
Companies that build nuclear power plants in Nebraska will be eligible for tax incentives under a bill passed by lawmakers May 20.
Read MoreSpecial committee on flood control, water resources created
A special legislative committee will study potential flood control projects and related economic development opportunities in three areas of the state under a bill passed by lawmakers May 20.
Read MoreStatewide farm-to-school program adopted
A Nebraska farm-to-school program will provide locally grown and minimally processed food to elementary and secondary school students under a proposal passed by lawmakers May 20.
Read MoreLivestock Brand Act changes approved
The Nebraska Brand Committee may use electronic devices, nose prints, retinal scans or DNA matches to identify cattle under a bill passed by lawmakers May 20.
Read MoreEducation cleanup, extension of lottery allocations approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 20 that makes several technical changes to education law and extends current allocations of lottery funds to education-related programs.
Read MoreEthanol inputs exempted from state sales and use taxes
Lawmakers passed a bill May 20 containing several sales and use tax exemptions, including one for inputs used to manufacture ethanol.
Read MoreBroadband grant funding expanded
Lawmakers passed a bill May 20 meant to encourage increased broadband availability throughout the state.
Read MoreCasino regulation finalized
A bill that implements provisions of a constitutional gaming amendment approved in 2020 passed May 20.
Read MoreUrban affairs omnibus bill passed
An omnibus municipal governance measure passed May 20.
Read MoreClassroom air filter study authorized
The state will install high-quality air filters in certain classrooms to study their effect on student test scores and behavior under a bill passed May 20.
Read MoreLaw enforcement standards increased
Lawmakers passed a bill May 20 that increases certification and training standards for Nebraska law enforcement officers.
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