Bill seeks to add more school water fountains
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would require new school buildings to provide a minimum number of water fountains for students.
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Gap assistance for tribal colleges proposed
The state’s tribal colleges could participate in the Community College Gap Assistance Program under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Education Committee.
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Surgical technologist standards fail to advance
Lawmakers did not advance a bill from general file Feb. 11 that would establish a registry and a minimum standard of competence for surgical technologists.
Read MoreLower cable TV taxes considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 that seeks to lower the taxes paid by cable television subscribers.
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Nail technology, body art changes advance
A bill that would make several changes to state law regulating nail technology and tattoo artists advanced from general file Feb. 11.
Read MoreGaming constitutional amendment proposed
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize games of chance in Nebraska.
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Bill would legalize sports betting
Sports wagering would be legalized under a bill considered Feb. 10 by the General Affairs Committee. LB971, introduced by Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha, would redefine the state’s definition of a lottery to include wagers on sports contest, excluding high school and youth games.
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Omnibus transportation bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill containing several transportation measures.
Read MoreAlternative high school equivalency tests proposed
Nebraskans seeking a diploma of high school equivalency would have an option other than the General Education Development tests under a bill heard Feb. 10 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreSales tax turnback for water, sewer projects stalls
A bill that would turn back a portion of the state sales tax collected on water and sewer services to help cities and utilities pay for infrastructure upgrades stalled on first-round debate Feb. 10.
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Funding proposed for apprenticeship programs
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a bill that seeks to address Nebraska’s workforce shortage.
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County levy authority for deficient bridges stalls
A bill intended to give Nebraska counties more options for bridge repair stalled on general file Feb. 10.
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Retirement update advanced
A bill that would bring Nebraska’s state-administered retirement plans into compliance with recent federal changes advanced from general file Feb. 10.
Read MoreAmended business tax incentive proposal considered
The Revenue Committee held a special hearing Feb. 6 to hear testimony on an amendment to a bill introduced last year that would create a new business tax incentive program.
Read MoreFunds sought for Omaha community corrections facility
The state would fund additional beds for inmates who are preparing to reenter their communities under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the Appropriations Committee
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