Unemployment benefit increase proposed for parents
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill to provide additional unemployment benefits for Nebraskans with dependent children.
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Grant funding proposed for broadband expansion
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill meant to encourage increased broadband availability throughout the state.
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Sanders looks to the future and beyond
Not even historic levels of snowfall can dampen Bellevue Sen. Rita Sanders’ positive outlook on life. Born and raised in Hawaii, she looked outside her office window at the snow drifts last week and focused on her affinity for snow sports.
Read MoreTax credit for parent of stillborn child proposed
The parent of a stillborn child could claim a state income tax credit under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the Revenue Committee.
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Limited immunity sought for violent crime victims, witnesses
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill meant to encourage people to report violent crimes.
Read MoreFinancial assistance proposed for assault patients
Individuals who have experienced domestic or sexual violence could avoid a lengthy and expensive reimbursement process under a bill discussed Feb. 5 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreBill would end microenterprise tax credit program
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would end a tax credit program intended to help small businesses.
Read MoreVaccination opt-out sought
Nebraskans would not be required to comply with a mandatory vaccination order under a bill considered Feb. 4 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Bill would change certain vaccination requirements
Vaccination requirements at child care facilities licensed under the Child Care Licensing Act in Nebraska would be updated under a bill considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 4.
Read MoreEviction, foreclosure moratoriums proposed
Local leaders would have increased authority regarding evictions and foreclosures during a public health emergency under a bill heard Feb. 4 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreChild care contribution tax credit proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill intended to improve access to child care and early childhood education programs for Nebraska families.
Read MoreEviction reporting mandate proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill to require regular reports on eviction proceedings throughout the state.
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Prohibition on fraudulent service and support animals considered
Tenants requiring the assistance of a service or emotional support animal would be required to provide specific documentation under a bill heard by members of the Judiciary Committee Feb. 4.
Read MoreBills would relocate game and parks headquarters
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on two bills that would relocate the state Game and Parks Commission’s headquarters.
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Bill would lower organ donor age
The minimum age to choose to be an organ donor on a Nebraska state ID or drivers license would be lowered under a bill considered Feb. 4 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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