New session brings budget issues, tough decisions
The 102nd Nebraska Legislature convened at 10:00 a.m. Jan. 5 for its 90-day session. Senators elected members of the body
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 MoreMembers of the Urban Affairs Committee assembled Sept. 3 for a hearing on the economic development incentives available to municipalities.
Read MoreThe 101st Legislature, second session, adjourned sine die April 14. In even-numbered years, lawmakers convene for 60 legislative days. Senators
Read MoreLawmakers began debate March 15 on the first of several bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreA Nebraska farm-to-school program would provide locally grown and minimally processed food to elementary and secondary school students under a proposal considered Feb. 23 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreAll five of Nebraska’s Electoral College votes would be assigned to the statewide winner in presidential elections under a bill considered Feb. 17 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreThe General Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a potential change to the Nebraska Art Council’s duties.
Read MoreThe tax on owners of renewable energy generation facilities would be indexed to inflation under a proposal heard Jan. 24 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a proposal to reduce the state’s reliance on property taxes to fund education by increasing state aid to public schools.
Read MoreLawmakers considered measures this session to ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system, legalize medical cannabis and provide additional oversight of the state correctional system.
Read MoreThe Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would make polling sites more accessible to voters with limited mobility.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that seeks to increase investigative resources dedicated to the state’s Native American community.
Read MoreThe Government Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 9 on a bill that would reinstate a winner-take-all system for allocating Nebraska’s presidential electoral votes.
Read MoreThe Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a bill that would modify and eliminate various state-established boards and commissions.
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