Compromise reached on water, environmental funds
The Water Resources Cash Fund would receive funds from the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund under a bill amended on general
Read MoreThe Water Resources Cash Fund would receive funds from the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund under a bill amended on general
Read MoreThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s annual park entry permit fees would increase under a bill advanced from general file
Read MoreThe state would create a program to control aquatic invasive species under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee
Read MoreInterstate pipelines would need to obtain Public Service Commission (PSC) approval and provide financial assurances under three bill heard by
Read MoreThe Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 2 on a proposed constitutional amendment that would alter the distribution of state
Read MoreThe Natural Resources Committee held a hearing Jan. 19 on a bill proposing a new funding source for the Water
Read MoreThe 102nd Nebraska Legislature convened at 10:00 a.m. Jan. 5 for its 90-day session. Senators elected members of the body
Read MoreSafety precautions, soil erosion and the Ogallala Aquifer were concerns discussed at a Dec. 1 Natural Resources Committee hearing on
Read MoreThe 101st Legislature, second session, adjourned sine die April 14. In even-numbered years, lawmakers convene for 60 legislative days. Senators
Read MoreThe Agriculture Committee advanced measures this session to provide incentives for reducing nitrogen use in Nebraska farming practices, transfer state regulation of hemp cultivation back to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and modernize restrictions on foreign land ownership.
Read MoreNebraska farmers could receive incentives for reducing their synthetic, commercial fertilizer use and incorporating innovative technology into their farming practices under a bill advanced to select file March 20.
Read MoreNebraska farmers could receive incentives for reducing their synthetic, commercial fertilizer use and incorporating innovative technology into their farming practices under a bill considered Feb. 13 by the Agriculture Committee.
Read MoreMid-biennium adjustments to the state’s budget were considered by the Appropriations Committee Jan. 30. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget passed in odd-numbered years and adjustments made during legislative sessions held in even-numbered years.
Read MoreThe state will direct approximately $300 million per year in additional funding to K-12 public schools under a bill advanced by the Education Committee this session.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval this week to the seven components of the state’s $10.7 billion, two-year budget package following successful cloture votes.
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