Autocycles classified as motor vehicles
Senators approved a new class of motor vehicle May 21. LB231, introduced by Papillion Sen. Jim Smith, defines an autocycle
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Livestock siting permit standards passed
County officials in Nebraska will have a set of guidelines to use when considering livestock operation proposals under a bill
Read MoreMedicaid personal needs allowance increased
Lawmakers passed a bill May 21 that increases the personal needs allowance by $10 for Medicaid eligible individuals who reside
Read MoreMechanical amusement devices to be taxed
Operators of mechanical amusement devices will face an additional tax under a bill passed by the Legislature May 21. LB70,
Read MoreFunding for GED programs approved
A bill that allocates funding to private entities offering high school equivalency programs was passed by the Legislature May 21.
Read MoreLimited liability approved for agritourism
Senators passed a bill May 21 that is intended to remove obstacles for landowners wishing to host farm tours and
Read MoreFire districts authorized to levy taxes
A bill passed by the Legislature May 21 authorizes rural and suburban fire districts to levy property taxes. Currently, counties
Read MorePersonal property tax exemption adopted
Lawmakers passed a bill May 21 that provides a tax exemption on the first $10,000 of personal property. LB259, introduced
Read MoreDriver’s licenses for young immigrants approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 21 that allows young immigrants to drive in Nebraska. Introduced by Omaha Sen. Jeremy Nordquist,
Read MoreAllocation of future Internet sales tax approved
Senators passed a bill May 21 that allocates potential tax revenue derived from Internet transactions. Federal legislation to authorize states
Read MoreMedical residency loan program approved
A bill that creates a loan repayment program for medical residents passed May 21. LB196, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Kathy
Read MoreSocial work student stipends approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 21 to a bill that establishes a stipend program for students who commit to work
Read MoreCrowdfunding investments for small business approved
Small businesses may seek startup capital through new avenues under a bill approved May 21 by the Legislature. Under LB226,
Read MoreIncreased angel investment tax credits approved
Senators passed a bill May 21 that increases tax credits available to business investors. Currently, investors can apply for up
Read MoreChild care subsidy adjustments approved
The state’s child care subsidy for low-income families will be modified under a bill given final approval May 21. Introduced
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