Proposal to ease unemployment benefit requirement advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file April 9 that would exempt certain seasonal construction employees from a specific unemployment benefit requirement.
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Omnibus license plate bill advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file April 9 that would authorize the creation of several new specialty license plates.
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Valuation adjustment for destroyed property advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a tax cleanup bill after amending it to include a provision meant to provide tax relief to those whose property has been destroyed by a natural disaster.
Read MoreClean energy economic development changes advanced
A bill that would make changes to the Nebraska Property Assessed Clean Energy Act, commonly known as PACE, advanced from general file April 8.
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Bond authority extension for certain NRDs advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill April 8 that would extend certain bonding authority for an Omaha area natural resources district.
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Lottery advertisement bill clears first round
Senators gave first-round approval April 8 to a bill that would require the odds of winning to be posted on all Nebraska lottery advertisements.
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Expanded cottage food sales advanced
A bill that would allow Nebraskans to sell foods already authorized for sale at farmers’ markets to customers from their homes and at certain other events advanced from general file April 8.
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Plan requirement for community-based disability services advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 8 to a bill that would require creation of a statewide plan to provide disability services in Nebraska.
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Expansion of community college aid program advanced
A bill that would increase the number of programs eligible for the community college gap assistance program received first-round approval from lawmakers April 8.
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Volunteer emergency responder tax credit clarifications advanced
A bill intended to simplify the administration of the Volunteer Emergency Responders Incentive Act was advanced from general file April 8.
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Prescription drug monitoring changes clear first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 8 that would make several changes to the state’s drug monitoring program.
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Occupation tax reporting requirement extended statewide, advanced
A bill that originally would have required metropolitan-class cities to report the impact of occupation taxes was amended to apply statewide and advanced from general file April 8.
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Legislature gains a radical pragmatist in Hunt
By the time Omaha Sen. Megan Hunt wrote the business plan for Hello Holiday—a boutique that supports the work of local designers, artists and activists—she already had founded or co-founded a bridal accessory business, a shared co-working space and a nonprofit with the goal of reducing harassment at Omaha nightclubs and bars.
Read MoreValuation adjustment for destroyed property debated
A proposed amendment meant to provide tax relief for those whose property has been destroyed by a natural disaster became the focus of debate on a tax cleanup bill April 5.
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Productivity-based ag land valuation system debated
Lawmakers debated a bill April 4 that would value farmland for property tax purposes based on the income it can produce.
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