Bill amended to tie city bankruptcy to pension funding level
Cities with pension plans not funded to a certain level would be unable to file for bankruptcy under a bill lawmakers amended on the second round of debate May 15.
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Tax incentive for workforce housing construction advanced
Debate continued on a bill that would allow certain cities to use tax increment financing (TIF) to support the construction of workforce housing. Lawmakers advanced the bill from the first round of debate May 15.
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Short-term disability program retained, developmental disability changes advance
A bill introduced to end Nebraska’s short-term disability program was amended May 15 to remove that provision and add others related to developmental disability services in Nebraska.
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Wayne suits up for legislative session
For the past 16 years, Sen. Justin Wayne has coached basketball for a youth sports program in Omaha and serves as its president. In 2008, a few of his players noticed his grousing about Omaha’s public schools, so they encouraged Wayne to follow the same advice he gave them: if you are going to complain, be a part of the solution.
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Clements banks on new career
To say that newly-appointed Sen. Robert Clements has deep roots in his legislative district would be an understatement. His great-great-grandfather John came to the area in 1868 to homestead as an immigrant from England. He went on to be one of the four men who incorporated the village of Elmwood in 1886.
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Retention, intervention considered for struggling early readers
Third-grade students who struggle with reading would repeat the grade and receive extra instruction under a bill debated by the Legislature May 11.
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Tax incentive for workforce housing construction considered
Lawmakers debated a bill May 10 that would allow certain cities to use tax increment financing (TIF) to support the construction of workforce housing.
Read MoreTeacher retirement changes removed, omnibus retirement bill advanced
Lawmakers advanced an omnibus retirement bill to final reading May 10 after amending out proposed changes to the state’s school employee retirement plans.
Read MoreChild care rate adjustment delayed
A bill that delays rate changes for child care subsidy providers was given final approval May 11.
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Craft brew practices amended, omnibus liquor law changes advanced
A bill that would make numerous changes to Nebraska’s liquor laws was amended and advanced from general file May 10.
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Cloture attempt on voter ID constitutional amendment fails
Senators rejected a cloture motion May 9 during first-round debate on a measure that would ask Nebraskans to decide whether voters must show identification at the polls.
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Full budget package approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 9 to the last three components of the state’s $8.9 billion, two-year budget package.
Read MoreElection administration clarifications adopted
The Legislature passed a bill May 8 that changes how legislative vacancies are filled.
Read MoreSelf-storage lien practices updated
A bill that allows self-storage facility owners to impose liens on personal property was passed May 8.
Read MoreLaw enforcement officer addresses may be withheld
A law enforcement officer may apply to have his or her home address withheld from the public under a bill passed by the Legislature May 8.
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