Bill 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.
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Bills 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.
Read MoreUnemployment 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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