Riverfront development authority proposed
A new economic development tool aimed at riverfront areas was proposed Feb. 16 in an Urban Affairs Committee hearing. LB806,
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Sen. Heath Mello
Solid waste study recommended
The status of the state’s recycling and solid waste management would be the subject of a new study under a
Read MoreCompensation proposed for first responders’ families
Families of first responders killed in the line of duty would receive an additional benefit under a bill heard by
Read MoreEarly childhood education tax credits proposed
Parents whose children attend qualifying early childhood education programs would be eligible for a tax credit under a bill heard
Read MoreExpansion 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 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 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 MoreHome care consumer protections proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 21 on a bill that seeks to enhance protections for individuals
Read MoreLand bank updates proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 19 on a bill that would make updates to the Nebraska Municipal Land
Read MoreSession Review: Business and Labor
Senators passed bills this session providing workplace protections for pregnant employees and changing workers’ compensation. Employee benefits and wages LB627,
Read MoreCorrectional system reforms passed
Lawmakers approved extensive revisions to Nebraska’s correctional system May 21. Introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath Mello, LB605 makes numerous changes
Read MoreRide-sharing company regulations approved
Senators gave final approval May 21 to a bill authorizing the state to regulate ride-sharing companies, such as Uber and
Read MoreTax exemption approved for zoo and aquarium fees
Membership and admission fees for zoos and aquariums will be tax exempt under a bill passed by the Legislature May
Read MoreAid to dependent children changes amended into bill
A bill to create a consumer bill of rights was scrapped May 13 in order to replace it with a
Read MoreSentencing limits amended in prison reform bill
A bill containing extensive revisions to Nebraska’s correctional system advanced to final reading May 12 after being amended to address
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