Funding sought for master teacher program
An existing master teacher program would receive funding under a bill heard March 9 by the Appropriations Committee. LB185, introduced
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Cyberbullying role proposed for school security director
The state school security director would address cyberbullying under a bill heard by the Education Committee March 10. LB572, introduced
Read MoreExpansion of early childhood education grants considered
Child care providers could receive early childhood education grants under a bill heard by the Education Committee March 9. LB489,
Read MoreNo morning debate March 10
No morning debate is scheduled for the Legislature March 10 to allow time for senators to meet with their committees in
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Senator finds finish line at the Capitol
Marathon running provides valuable lessons in politics for new Sen. John McCollister.
Read MoreMedical marijuana legalization requested
Marijuana would be used for medical treatment in Nebraska under two bills heard by the Judiciary Committee March 6. LB643,
Read MoreChanges to marijuana-related crimes proposed
Penalties for possession and manufacture of some marijuana-based products would be created and enhanced under legislation heard by the Judiciary
Read MoreFuel tax increase proposed
Members of the Revenue Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would increase the fixed fuel tax. Currently,
Read MoreExpanded licensure for sign language interpreters proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would expand licensure requirements for sign
Read MoreTax credit proposed for scholarship donations
Members of the Revenue Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that would encourage donations to a private school
Read MoreLimited liability for agritourism proposed
Owners of agritourism businesses would see decreased legal liability under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee March 5.
Read MoreMarriage fees increased
Lawmakers passed a bill March 6 that increases county marriage license fees. LB88, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Kathy Campbell, increases the
Read MorePublic power board change approved
Senators gave final approval March 6 to a bill that changes provisions relating to public power district boards in Nebraska.
Read MoreSenators discuss human trafficking prevention
Human trafficking prevention efforts would be strengthened by a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 4. Introduced by Norfolk
Read MoreIncreased compensation proposed for crime victims
Crime victims would receive more reparations under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 4. LB354, introduced by Omaha
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