Lawmakers give second-round approval to bill aimed at wage discrimination
Senators amended and advanced a bill from select file April 4 intended to combat wage discrimination in Nebraska.
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Regulations for use of jailhouse informants clears first round
A bill that would require increased transparency in the use of jailhouse informants was advanced from general file April 4.
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County sales tax to pay certain federal judgments advanced
A county could impose a sales tax to help pay a federal judgment against it under a bill advanced from general file April 4.
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Bill to expand high-speed broadband availability advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would make it easier for customers to switch to a new telecommunications company.
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TIF repayment extension advanced
A proposal that could extend the maximum length of time to repay tax-increment financing indebtedness in certain cases advanced from general file April 4.
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Tourism promotion bill advances
A bill that would allow the Nebraska Tourism Commission to sell promotional products advanced to select file April 4.
Read MoreOpen meeting changes for teleconferencing amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 3 intended to use technology to create more efficient and transparent government public meetings.
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Hearing aid coverage for children advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 3 to a bill that would require most health insurance plans to pay for hearing aids for young Nebraskans.
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Income tax on certain out-of-state corporations considered
Out-of-state corporations selling software to Nebraska customers would pay state income tax on those sales under a proposal heard April 3 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreClarification of in-school behavioral health reimbursement amended, advanced
A bill that would require insurance companies in Nebraska to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools advanced to final reading April 2.
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New senator is ready for work
Sen. Ben Hansen doesn’t like to sit still.
The new senator from Blair owns two chiropractic clinics, an equipment rental business and a company that turns reclaimed wood into furniture.
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Bill would expand Medicaid preferred drug list
Antidepressant, antipsychotic and anticonvulsant medication would be added to the Medicaid Preferred Drug List under a bill considered March 28 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Behavioral health provider rate increase proposed
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 26 on a proposal that would increase behavioral health provider rates.
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Immigration enforcement proposals considered
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 28 on two proposals that would govern how Nebraska law enforcement agencies enforce immigration policies.
Read MoreJet fuel tax increase proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 27 on a bill that would raise the tax on aviation jet fuel sold in Nebraska.
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