Morfeld takes his own advice
A self-described “military brat,” Sen. Adam Morfeld spent his childhood moving from California to South Carolina, to Nebraska and finally to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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Retirement plan revisions amended
Senators amended a bill May 1 that would change the retirement plan for Nebraska judges. Introduced by Omaha Sen. Jeremy
Read MoreBudget package advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 30 to the state’s $8.6 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a
Read MoreState claims bill advanced
Claims against the state would be approved by a bill advanced from general file May 1. If a person sues
Read MoreBudget debate begins
Lawmakers began debate April 30 on the state’s $8.6 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year
Read MoreEconomic forecasting board raises revenue projections
Greater expectations of individual income tax revenues by the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board resulted in a higher forecast April
Read MoreLower wage advanced for young workers
Young workers could be paid a reduced minimum wage under a bill advanced to final reading April 29 after a
Read MoreExpansion of behavioral health program removed from bill
A bill seeking to make a children’s behavioral health screening and referral program permanent was amended April 29 to terminate
Read MoreFamily finding pilot project amended, advanced
A bill that would create a pilot project to establish family connections for state wards was amended and advanced from
Read MoreExpanded licensure for sign language interpreters advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill April 29 that would expand licensure requirements for sign language interpreters. Malcolm Sen. Ken Haar, sponsor
Read MoreSchool emergency expenditure bill advanced
Schools would be allowed to make emergency expenditures under a bill advanced from general file April 29. Currently when there
Read MoreSchool electronic records bill advanced
Schools would be allowed to keep records in electronic form under a bill given first-round approval April 29. LB365, introduced
Read MoreSenators advance business and tourism development
A bill that would boost business and tourism development in Nebraska advanced to final reading April 28 after senators amended
Read MoreJoint public agency bonding power change advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill April 28 that would change the bonding power of any joint public agency (JPA).
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Williams makes Capitol investment
Sen. Matt Williams has been actively involved in local and state business communities since taking on the family bank in Gothenburg in 1973. Maybe a little too involved if you ask his wife, Susan. After his appointment as chairman of the American Bankers Association in 2012, Susan gently suggested that Matt pare down his list of more than 20 board memberships.
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