Good time changes proposed for county jail inmates
Individuals incarcerated in county jails would start earning credit toward their sentences earlier under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 10.
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Required reporting of incarceration costs discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a bill meant to create fiscal transparency in the criminal sentencing process.
Read MoreStatewide school threat reporting system considered
Nebraska would broaden an existing school safety pilot program under a bill considered Feb. 9 by the Education Committee.
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Expansion of to-go alcohol sales considered
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill intended to expand off-premises alcohol sales in Nebraska.
Read MoreLandlord responsibility for bed bug infestations sought
Certain Omaha landlords would be required to provide bed bug inspections and treatment under a bill considered Feb. 9 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreBill would reduce tax on certain alcoholic beverages
Taxes on ready-to-drink cocktails would be significantly lowered under a bill considered Feb. 8 by the General Affairs Committee.
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Student Discipline Act updates considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would change several provisions in the Student Discipline Act related to suspension, expulsion and mandatory reassignment.
Read MoreTemporary NDOT funding proposed
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would provide temporary funding to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
Read MoreBill would authorize municipal broadband, internet services
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would eliminate a ban on local broadband providers.
Read MoreBills would increase funds for judges’ retirement system
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on two bills meant to increase funding for the state’s retirement plan for judges.
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Bill would authorize teachers to use physical intervention
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would require school districts to provide behavioral awareness training to teachers and certain other school staff.
Read MoreTeaching certification changes proposed for military spouses
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill intended to speed the issuance of teaching certificates to military spouses.
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Changes to education labor union membership proposed
A bill that would allow public school employees to join or leave a labor union at any time was heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 8.
Read MoreBill would require schools to develop remote learning plans
Nebraska public schools would create detailed plans describing their remote learning options under a bill heard Feb. 8 by the Education Committee.
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Emergency grants proposed for small businesses
Members of the Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would offer financial assistance to struggling small businesses during certain qualifying events.
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