City population clarification advanced
A bill that would clarify how population thresholds for certain cities are met and verified in state law advanced to select file Feb. 16.
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County population threshold bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 16 to a bill that would clarify references to certain county population thresholds in Nebraska.
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Bill would consolidate veterans’ services
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill that would consolidate veterans’ services in Nebraska.
Read MoreApiary registry proposed for hive locations
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill meant to protect Nebraska apiaries from encroachment by out-of-state beekeeping operations.
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Bill would remove economic development cap
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would remove one of the caps in state law on an economic development program available to cities.
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Bill would discontinue prairie dog management
The Agriculture Committee heard a bill Feb. 14 that would repeal the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act.
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Riverfront development authority proposed
A new economic development tool aimed at riverfront areas was proposed Feb. 14 in an Urban Affairs Committee hearing.
Read MoreJudicial discretion requested before driver license revocation
Judges could sentence probation instead of driver license revocation in some cases under a bill discussed by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 14.
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Omnibus liquor law changes proposed
A bill that would make numerous changes to Nebraska’s liquor laws was heard Feb. 13 by the General Affairs Committee.
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Private school scholarships proposed for public school students
Students enrolled in Nebraska’s lowest-performing public schools would qualify for a scholarship to attend a private school under a bill heard by the Education Committee Feb. 13.
Read MoreBill would raise age for tobacco, vaping products
A bill that would raise the legal age from 18 to 21 to purchase cigarettes, cigars, vapor products, alternative nicotine products and smokeless tobacco was heard Feb. 13 by the General Affairs Committee.
Read MoreGrants proposed to address rural housing shortage
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would provide grant funds to communities looking to address workforce housing shortages.
Read MoreSchool aid certification delayed
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 13 that delays the deadline for certifying state aid, budget authority and applicable allowable reserve percentages for state aid to schools.
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Initial budget cuts approved after cloture vote
Lawmakers voted to end debate and give final approval Feb. 13 to a bill that makes cuts to the state’s budget for the current fiscal year. The reductions are a first step to offset an anticipated budget shortfall of nearly $1 billion over the biennium.
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Walz wins race to the Capitol
If not for a fateful phone call from a former state senator, Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont might have gone down a very different path.
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