Broadband grant program expanded
Senators made several changes to the state’s existing broadband grant program under a bill passed April 13.
Read MoreSenators made several changes to the state’s existing broadband grant program under a bill passed April 13.
Read MoreA bill intended to make several changes to the state’s program to spur broadband growth was advanced from general file March 28.
Read MoreThe Nebraska Legislature would be required to provide full reimbursement to political subdivisions for any new program or expansion of an existing program under a proposed constitutional amendment advanced from general file March 28.
Read MoreLawmakers began debate March 15 on the first of several bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard several proposals Feb. 17 that would use federal pandemic relief dollars to fund a variety of University of Nebraska projects.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill intended to advance precision agriculture in Nebraska through enhanced internet access.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would create scholarships for Nebraskans pursuing nursing degrees.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on four bills aimed at increasing rates for providers of behavioral health, developmental disability, child welfare and nursing and assisted living facility services.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 11 to a bill that would cut Nebraska’s inheritance tax rates while increasing the amount of property value that is exempt from the tax.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 11 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreA proposal to redraw Nebraska’s 49 legislative districts to reflect changes in the state’s population fell six votes short on a motion to end general file debate Sept. 20.
Read MoreLawmakers approved the state’s $9.7 billion budget package this session.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval May 20 to a bill that provides state general funds to counties to pay certain federal judgments.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 29 to a bill that would provide state general funds to counties to pay certain federal judgments.
Read MoreCertain behavioral health providers would receive a rate increase under a bill considered Feb. 25 by the Appropriations Committee.
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