Tax exclusion for military retirement income approved
Individuals may exclude half of their military retirement benefit pay from state income tax under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 12.
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Bill to reduce special designated licenses passed
Certain alcohol vendors may expand their operations temporarily without obtaining a special designated license under a bill passed Aug. 11.
Read MoreMedicaid rate methodology clarified
A bill that requires the state Department of Health and Human Services to keep its Medicaid reimbursement rate methodology within its existing rules and regulations process passed Aug. 11.
Read MoreSmoking age raised
Lawmakers raised Nebraska’s smoking age Aug. 11.
Read MoreOmnibus banking bill passed
Senators passed a bill Aug. 11 that makes a number of changes to state banking laws.
Read MoreNew Native American holiday established
The second Monday in October will be celebrated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day in Nebraska under a bill passed Aug. 11.
Read MoreHair discrimination ban approved
A bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections was passed by the Legislature Aug. 11.
Read MoreRural broadband provisions approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 11 intended to encourage expansion of broadband internet service in underserved and unserved areas.
Read MoreAfrican American commission created
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 11 that creates a state Commission on African American Affairs.
Read MoreLanguage assessment program for deaf children approved
Senators approved a bill Aug. 11 that requires special language assessments for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Read MoreOmnibus health licensure bill passed
A bill that makes numerous changes to state health licensure requirements passed Aug. 11.
Read MoreResilience training; PTSD injury claims approved for first responders
Senators passed a bill Aug. 11 to address the mental health strain experienced by emergency first responders.
Read MoreLand bank options expanded
A bill that broadens the potential use of land banks in Nebraska passed Aug. 11.
Read MoreIncreased transparency for death penalty process amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval Aug. 11 to a bill that seeks to increase transparency in the state’s execution protocol.
Read MoreAffordable housing bill amended, advanced
A bill that seeks to increase the availability of certain types of housing was expanded and advanced to final reading Aug. 11.
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