Schools would maintain aid for free meals
The Education Committee heard two bills Feb. 8 that are intended to maintain state aid to schools for free student
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Funds sought for federally qualified health centers
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would provide funds for health centers to expand their
Read MoreCompensation proposed for first responders’ families
Families of first responders killed in the line of duty would receive an additional benefit under a bill heard by
Read MoreSpecial legislative committees proposed
The Executive Board heard three proposals Feb. 8 to create special committees of the Legislature. LR403, introduced by Lincoln Sen.
Read MoreLimit on aggregate agricultural land valuation proposed
Annual increases in statewide agricultural land valuation would be capped at 3 percent under a bill heard by the Revenue
Read MoreStabilization period for land valuations proposed
A bill proposed to the Revenue Committee Feb. 4 would freeze property valuations for three years unless the Legislature passes
Read MoreFreeze on property valuations proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would freeze property valuations for a year. LB717, introduced
Read MoreBiologic substitution rules proposed
Pharmacists would be allowed to substitute biological products with FDA-approved interchangeable biologics under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the
Read MoreExpansion of veteran treatment courts discussed
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that would expand the use of problem solving
Read MorePork production bill passes
Lawmakers passed a bill after two hours of final-round debate Feb. 5 that will allow meatpacking companies to own hogs.
Read MoreChanges to police pursuit liability discussed
Lawmakers considered a bill on general file Feb. 4 and 5 that would lessen the liability facing the state and
Read MoreGrants proposed to prevent campus sex assaults
Preventing campus sexual assaults was the focus of a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 5. LB1027, introduced by
Read MoreArena financing bill passed
Senators passed a bill Feb. 5 that changes the way turnback taxes are distributed to cities that build qualifying sports
Read MoreTIF projects could be subject to legislative oversight
Projects that utilize tax increment financing (TIF) would be subject to oversight by the Legislature under a bill heard Feb.
Read MoreEarly childhood education tax credits proposed
Parents whose children attend qualifying early childhood education programs would be eligible for a tax credit under a bill heard
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