Pay-per-signature petition bill advances
Petition circulators in Nebraska could be paid by the signature under a bill that cleared the first round of debate
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Restoration of state aid to cities and counties proposed
Nebraska municipalities and counties would see some direct state aid restored under a bill heard by the Appropriations Committee March
Read MoreExpanded SID authority advanced
Legislators gave first-round approval March 18 to a bill that would expand the authority of sanitary and improvement districts (SIDs).
Read MoreAppointments made to three special committees
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to three special investigative committees March 9. The Developmental Disabilities Special Investigative
Read MoreRent-restricted property appraisal changes advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 18 to a bill that would adjust the property appraisal calculation for rent-restricted housing. LB356,
Read MoreAid to dependent children changes advance
A bill intended to remove the “cliff effect” in the state’s Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) program advanced from general
Read MoreFunds sought for substance abuse treatment housing
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 17 on a bill intended to increase access to residential treatment for people recovering
Read MoreBill would increase funding for dental health
The state’s seven federally-qualified community health centers would receive funding to address unmet dental health needs under a bill heard
Read MoreFiscal volatility report requirement clears first round
A bill that would require the Legislature’s fiscal office to report on revenue volatility advanced from general file March 17.
Read MoreResponsibilities of appointed guardians amended, advanced
The duties of a guardian appointed to represent juveniles in court would be specified by legislation advanced from general file
Read MoreWinner-take-all election bill stalls on second round
After three days of select file debate, an attempt to force a vote on a bill that would reinstate a
Read MoreBill would fund perinatal collaborative
A collaborative focused on perinatal issues would receive state dollars under a bill heard March 16 by the Appropriations Committee.
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Friesen cultivates new career
An encounter with a Nebraska congresswoman more than 35 years ago set Sen. Curt Friesen on a path that eventually led to the State Capitol.
Read MoreRules for dividing assets in divorce proposed
If a court finds that an equal division of a marital estate is inequitable, it should state its basis for
Read MoreMinimum time with noncustodial parent proposed
Guidelines for care plans for children of divorced and separated parents would be created by legislation heard by the Judiciary
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