Wind energy tax credit advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 22 to a bill that would increase the state’s production tax credit for renewable electric
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Sen. Jeremy Nordquist
Tip earner minimum wage increase stalls
A bill that would have increased the minimum wage for Nebraska workers who earn tips failed to advance from general
Read MoreDriver’s licenses requested for young immigrants
Nebraska would join other states in allowing young immigrants to drive under legislation heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee
Read MoreWomen’s health service bill fails to advance
A bill from that would expand eligibility for the state’s publicly funded family planning services and increase funding for a
Read MoreBill would study public transportation options
A council would be created to study public transportation options in Nebraska by a bill heard by the Transportation and
Read MoreChange to county retirement plan approved
Lawmakers approved a bill Feb. 20 that changes contributions to the Lancaster County retirement system. LB126, introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreIncreased worker benefits proposed
Certain workers in Nebraska would see increased benefits under two bills heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 9.
Read MoreFoster care nondiscrimination bill proposed
Prospective foster parents would be protected from discrimination during placement proceedings under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb.
Read MoreExpansion of family planning services considered
Eligibility for the state’s publicly funded family planning services would be expanded under a bill heard by the Health and
Read MoreChange to county retirement system advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Jan. 26 that would change contributions to the Lancaster County retirement system. LB126,
Read MoreChange to county retirement system advanced
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony Jan. 20 on a bill that would change contributions to the Lancaster County
Read MoreSession Review: Business and Labor
Family medical leave, minimum wages and protection from wage theft were some of the business and labor issues addressed by
Read MoreSession Review: Retirement Systems
Senators made several changes to the state’s retirement systems this session. LB1042, introduced by Omaha Sen. Jeremy Nordquist, changes the
Read MoreSpecial education Medicaid reimbursement approved
Senators passed a bill April 17 that allows schools to seek reimbursement for a broader array of services delivered to
Read MoreTax credit provided for historic building restoration
Senators passed a bill April 10 that provides a nonrefundable tax credit to people restoring historically significant property. Under LB191,
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