Expanded child care assistance advances
More Nebraskans would be eligible for subsidized child care assistance under a bill advanced from general file April 20.
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Judicial retirement bill amended, advanced
A bill that that would address a shortfall in the judges’ retirement plan was amended and advanced from select file April 20.
Read MoreState budget approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 20 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package.
Read MoreJudicial salaries increased
Nebraska judges will receive a raise under a bill passed by the Legislature April 20.
Read MorePriority college admission for service members advanced
State higher education institutions would give priority to certain uniformed service members when they apply for admission under a bill advanced from the first round of debate April 20.
Read MoreBill honoring National Guard members clears first round
Certain members of the Nebraska National Guard could receive a military grave marker under a bill advanced from general file April 20.
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YRTC bill amended, advanced
A bill establishing educational standards at youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus YRTC proposal and advanced from general file April 15.
Read MoreBehavioral telehealth services expanded
Nebraskans have greater access to certain telehealth services under a bill passed April 15.
Read MoreExpanded health care credentialing bill approved
The pool of credentialed workers in certain health care fields will expand under a bill passed April 15.
Read MoreGaming near fairgrounds approved
Games of chance at licensed racetracks in Nebraska that are located near fairgrounds are allowed to operate at the same time as a fair under a bill passed April 15.
Read MoreMental health insurance requirements approved
Senators gave final approval April 15 to a bill that creates insurance parity for mental health services provided through telehealth in Nebraska.
Read MoreVirtual meeting bill passed
Local political subdivisions have greater flexibility to meet virtually under a bill passed April 15. LB83, introduced by Norfolk Sen.
Read MoreIn-state tuition for AmeriCorps participants approved
Senators passed a bill April 15 that makes certain AmeriCorp participants eligible for in-state tuition at Nebraska higher education institutions.
Read MoreIn-state tuition for home-school students approved
Nebraska home-school students are eligible for in-state tuition at Nebraska postsecondary educational institutions under a bill approved by lawmakers April 15.
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Bill to expand SNAP eligibility advanced
More Nebraskans would be eligible for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, under a bill advanced from general file April 14.
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