Judges’ salary increase clears first round
Senators amended and advanced a bill from general file April 11 that would increase salaries for Nebraska judges as part of the state’s two-year budgeting process.
Read MoreSenators amended and advanced a bill from general file April 11 that would increase salaries for Nebraska judges as part of the state’s two-year budgeting process.
Read MoreLawmakers amended and gave second-round approval April 4 to a bill that contains several updates to Nebraska gaming law.
Read MoreLawmakers amended and advanced a bill March 16 that contains several updates to Nebraska gaming law.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 8 on several measures aimed at addressing Nebraska’s housing shortage by devoting more state funds to existing programs.
Read MoreThat state would help create a state veterans’ cemetery in central Nebraska under a bill considered by the Appropriations Committee Feb. 28.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would add a county judge to the judicial district serving Buffalo and Hall counties.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 5 to begin introduction of new bills.
Read MoreLawmakers allocated more than a billion dollars in federal pandemic relief this session and made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget.
Read MoreMeasures intended to attract and retain teachers, improve student access to mental and behavioral health services and prepare students for technology-related jobs were among those advanced by the Education Committee this session.
Read MoreAn existing state scholarship program for postsecondary students enrolled in programs that lead to jobs in certain high-demand fields was codified in state law April 12.
Read MoreA proposal to codify an existing state scholarship program for postsecondary students enrolled in programs that lead to jobs in high-demand fields advanced from general file March 28.
Read MoreNebraska would use $20 million in federal pandemic relief funds for capital construction grants to the state’s federally qualified health centers under a bill considered Feb. 22 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreSenators established casino gaming regulations, permanently legalized to-go alcohol sales authorized during the pandemic and expanded the type of fireworks that can be sold in Nebraska.
Read MoreLawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill from general file May 6 that would enact health and safety protections for meatpacking workers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreGames of chance at licensed racetracks in Nebraska that are located near fairgrounds are allowed to operate at the same time as a fair under a bill passed April 15.
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