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Expansion of wage discrimination protections discussed
Members of the Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that would remove an exemption from
Read MoreBudget recommendations introduced
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on proposed adjustments to the state’s budget package. The state budget is structured
Read MoreLower age for public office advanced
Senators advanced a measure to select file Feb. 1 that would allow an 18-year-old to hold any public office in
Read MoreChanges to wastewater treatment provisions advance
A bill that would expand funding for wastewater treatment and sewage facilities advanced to select file Feb. 1. LB737, introduced
Read MoreBill to expand electronic voting advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill Feb. 1 that would allow publicly elected bodies to conduct electronic roll call votes. Currently, only
Read MoreLand bank updates advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 1 to a bill that would make updates to the Nebraska Municipal Land Bank Act.
Read MoreTues. hearings rescheduled due to severe weather
Committee hearings scheduled for the afternoon of Feb. 2 have been postponed due to severe weather forecasts. Hearings scheduled that
Read MoreMemory care endorsement proposed
Assisted living facilities in Nebraska could apply for a memory care endorsement under a bill heard Jan. 28 by the
Read MoreDental assistant licensure proposed
Nebraska dental assistants would have the option of becoming licensed under a bill heard Jan. 27 by the Health and
Read MoreBusinesses would receive tax credits on student loan repayments
Nebraska businesses that make repayments on employees’ student loans would be eligible for a tax credit under a bill heard
Read MoreIncrease in power board representative pay proposed
A bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Jan. 28 would increase the pay for Nebraska’s representative on a committee
Read MoreBill would allow revelation of photographed ballots
Nebraska voters could take photos of their ballots and display them publicly under a bill heard Jan. 28 by the
Read MoreConsumer protection enhancements proposed
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that would strengthen consumer protection laws. LB835, introduced
Read MoreLower public office age requirement discussed
Senators began debate Jan. 28 on a measure that would allow an 18-year-old to hold any public office in Nebraska.
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