Protection of first responders’ health insurance advanced
Injured first responders could retain their health insurance coverage under a bill advanced from general file March 29.
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Family visitation rights advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 28 that would ensure that family members have access to loved ones under the care of a caregiver or health care facility.
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Suspension of tax credits considered
The Revenue Committee held a special hearing March 28 on an amendment to a bill that is intended to help the state make up its current budget shortfall.
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Funding for biotech startups advanced
LB641, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Adam Morfeld, would create the Bioscience Innovation Program under the Business Innovation Act. The bill would create a fund to provide financial assistance to bioscience-related businesses in the state.
Read MoreThird-party ballot access bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 29 to a bill intended to ease ballot access for third-party political candidates.
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Tax credit carry-over extension advanced
Businesses that make large capital investments in Nebraska could carry over unused tax credits for a much longer period under a bill advanced by the Legislature March 28.
Read MoreTourism commission restructure clears first round
A bill that would revamp the Nebraska Tourism Commission received first-round approval March 28.
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Employment preference advanced for military spouses
A bill that would help military families become established in Nebraska was advanced from general file March 28.
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Perinatal hospice bill advanced
A bill that would provide information regarding perinatal hospice to a woman diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly was advanced to select file March 28.
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Expanded reporting authority for inspector general advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 28 that would give the inspector general of the Nebraska Correctional System expanded reporting capabilities.
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Aeronautics, Roads Dept. merger advanced
A bill that would create a unified state transportation department advanced in the Legislature March 28.
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Pharmacy regulation changes advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill March 28 that would update state law regulating pharmacy practice in Nebraska.
Read MoreDrinking water program clarification advanced
Senators advanced a bill March 28 that would clarify the qualifications for a program that provides financial assistance to cities to build safe drinking water projects.
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Vargas brings drive, vision to Unicameral
If there is one thing Sen. Tony Vargas does not want to do, it’s disappoint his mother, Lidia. As a first-generation son of Peruvian immigrants, he knows that she is proud of his many achievements – but also knows that she doesn’t want him to rest on his laurels.
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Students invited to attend Unicameral Youth Legislature
High school students are invited to take on the role of state senators at the Unicameral Youth Legislature June 11-14. At the State Capitol, student senators will sponsor bills, conduct committee hearings, debate legislation and discover the unique process of the nation’s only unicameral.
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