Bill would harmonize barber school requirements
A bill that would update Nebraska barber laws to align with federal financial aid requirements was heard March 2 by
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Bill to create education collaboration council stalls
A bill intended to increase coordination and communication among the state’s public education programs failed to advance from general file
Read MoreExpansion of problem-solving courts advanced
Problem-solving courts could be used in more cases under a bill advanced by lawmakers March 1. Problem-solving court programs accommodate
Read MoreExpanded audit authority approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 1 that authorizes the Legislative Audit Office to conduct performance audits of two judicial branch
Read MoreInspector access to child welfare records approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 1 that expedites delivery of confidential records to the Inspector General of Nebraska Child Welfare.
Read MoreLevy funds could protect Offutt AFB
The state would create a mechanism to provide funds to water management projects at military installations under an amendment considered
Read MoreBehavioral health task force established
A task force to examine gaps in Nebraska’s behavioral and mental health system was approved by senators Feb. 29. Syracuse
Read MoreSpecial election committee created
Lawmakers approved the creation of a temporary committee Feb. 29 that will analyze the current state of election technology in
Read MoreExpedited disposition of tenant property approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 29 that clarifies the authority of landlords to dispose of tenants’ property. LB221, introduced by
Read MoreAccessNebraska special legislative committee authorized
Lawmakers voted Feb. 29 to authorize a special committee of the Legislature to provide oversight to a portion of the
Read MoreVoter approval required for some city refinancing
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 29 that changes voter approval requirements for a first-class city to borrow funds for parks
Read MoreZoning ordinance changes adopted
A bill passed Feb. 29 will require some municipalities to provide notification to a county board before changing zoning ordinances
Read MoreCertain vehicles approved for single license plates
Owners of certain vehicles will need only one license plate under a bill passed by the Legislature Feb. 29. LB53,
Read MoreWater lab changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 29 to a bill that makes changes to state law relating to the laboratory testing
Read MoreEconomic forecasting board raises revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted to raise revenue projections during a Feb. 26 meeting at the Capitol. The
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