Community college aid program expanded
Lawmakers gave final approval April 26 to bill that increases the number of programs eligible for the state’s community college gap assistance program.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval April 26 to bill that increases the number of programs eligible for the state’s community college gap assistance program.
Read MoreA bill that would increase the number of programs eligible for the community college gap assistance program received first-round approval from lawmakers April 8.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 26 on a proposal that would increase behavioral health provider rates.
Read MoreMore Nebraska youth would be eligible for benefits from a transitional care program under a bill considered March 7 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreThe state would increase funding for a statewide competitive grant program targeted at violence prevention under a bill considered March 6 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would create a sexual assault survivor’s bill of rights.
Read MoreNebraskans whose property taxes are high relative to their incomes could apply for a refundable income tax credit under a bill heard Feb. 21 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreThe Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 20 on two bills that would expand legislative oversight of the state’s correctional system and bring the Nebraska Children’s Commission under the administration of the Legislature.
Read MoreThe surviving spouse of a deceased Nebraska retirement system member would be considered the default beneficiary under a bill heard Feb. 12 by the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee.
Read MoreAfter considering several changes, senators adopted their permanent rules Jan. 23. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process and are adopted at the beginning of each biennium.
Read MoreThe Legislature passed a bill March 29 that allows people to make health care decisions for certain adults and emancipated minors.
Read MoreThe Legislature advanced a bill from general file Feb. 28 that would allow people to make health care decisions for certain adults and emancipated minors.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would create a sexual assault survivor’s bill of rights.
Read MoreA bill that would provide grant funding for integrated education and workforce training programs was discussed by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 26.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill that would allow the termination of a rental agreement in cases of domestic violence or abuse.
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