Workers’ compensation changes discussed
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 18 on two bills that would change certain provisions of Nebraska’s workers’
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Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh
Cloture invoked, historic horse racing measure advanced
After eight hours of discussion over four days, lawmakers voted March 13 to cease debate and advance a measure intended
Read MoreHistoric horse racing debate begins
Lawmakers began debate March 6 on a measure intended to pave the way for wagering on historic horse racing in
Read MoreFunds sought for hydroelectric dam study
The state would spend $2 million to conduct a comprehensive study of the feasibility of building a hydroelectric dam on
Read MoreFinancial aid suggested for independent colleges
The Education Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that would provide additional financial aid to residents who attend
Read MoreFaster eviction procedures for dangerous tenants requested
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would provide procedures for the termination of a rental
Read MoreCharter schools proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that would allow the state Board of Education to issue
Read MoreHistoric horse racing, race day measures considered
The General Affairs Committee heard joint testimony Feb. 11 on two measures intended to pave the way for wagering on
Read MoreBill would permit use of amber lights
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that would allow the display of rotating or
Read MoreOPS restructuring bill passes
The size and structure of the Omaha Public School (OPS) board will change under a bill passed by the Legislature
Read MoreBill would expand child visitation provisions
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would expand grandparent-child visitation provisions. Currently, a grandparent may
Read MoreOmaha school board downsizing bill amended, advanced
A bill that would change the size and structure of the Omaha Public School (OPS) board was advanced from general
Read MoreChanges to superintendent certification requirements proposed
School boards could hire superintendents lacking a certificate to administer under a bill heard by the Education Committee Jan. 28.
Read MoreBill calls for smaller OPS board, new election
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would reduce the size of
Read MoreDay three bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 11 to continue bill introduction. Among the measures introduced were: LB115, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh,
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