Loan forgiveness proposed for rural lawyers
Attorneys who serve low-income citizens in Nebraska’s less populated areas would be eligible for financial aid under a bill heard
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Sen. Danielle Conrad
Increase in earned income tax credit proposed
Taxpayers would see tax relief under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 19. LB956, introduced by Lincoln Sen.
Read MoreBenefit corporations considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would allow a business corporation to
Read MoreBill would make harassment a separate crime
Harassment would become a separate and distinct crime from stalking in Nebraska under a bill heard Jan. 23 by the
Read MoreTax incentive data requirement approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 18 to a bill intended to increase transparency regarding tax incentive programs in Nebraska. LB629,
Read MoreTax incentive data requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill intended to increase transparency regarding tax incentive programs in Nebraska. LB629,
Read MoreExpansion of contraceptive access discussed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 20 on two bills that would expand access to contraceptive health
Read MoreBill would prohibit employee sexual orientation discrimination
Employees would be protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 14.
Read MoreSmall business pilot program extended
Senators gave final approval March 14 to a bill that alters and extends the Small Business Innovation Act pilot program.
Read MoreRepeal of roads funding by sales tax discussed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would repeal a newly adopted means of funding roads.
Read MoreMortgage settlement funds sought for housing assistance
Nebraska’s share of funds from a national mortgage settlement would be directed toward housing assistance under a bill heard Feb.
Read MoreBudget proposal could include tax incentive data
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill intended to increase transparency regarding tax incentive programs in Nebraska.
Read MorePossible termination of tax incentive programs proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would require lawmakers either to extend or terminate two
Read MoreBill would increase damage caps, deadline to file tort claims
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would modify provisions of the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims
Read MoreExtension of small business pilot program advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 12 to a bill that would alter and extend the Small Business Innovation Act pilot
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