Nurse practitioner changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 27 to a bill intended to address the shortage of primary care providers in rural
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Senators consider native foster children placements
Native foster children would have more culturally appropriate placement opportunities under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 26.
Read MoreTourism signage requested
Members of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would encourage tourists
Read MoreMedicaid redesign proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that would initiate a redesign of the
Read MoreWomen’s health service bill fails to advance
A bill from that would expand eligibility for the state’s publicly funded family planning services and increase funding for a
Read MoreOngoing tax incentive evaluations recommended
Members of the Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that would require regular evaluation of the state’s
Read MoreBill would require two-person train crews
Freight trains crossing the state could be operated by no fewer than two people under legislation heard by the Transportation
Read MoreFunding for GED programs proposed
Members of the Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would allocate funding to private entities offering
Read MoreExpansion of community gardens discussed
Members of the Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would allow community groups to use vacant
Read MoreTIF oversight proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would make several changes to Nebraska’s tax increment
Read MoreBill would study public transportation options
A council would be created to study public transportation options in Nebraska by a bill heard by the Transportation and
Read MoreSeat belts for school buses considered
All newly-purchased school buses in Nebraska would be equipped with seat belts under a bill heard by the Transportation and
Read MoreElectoral winner-take-all bill amended
Lawmakers amended a bill Feb. 24 that would reinstate a winner-take-all system for allocating Nebraska’s presidential electoral votes. Currently, the
Read MoreDHHS fund transfer approved
Senators passed a bill Feb. 24 that corrects an error in appropriation for the Nebraska Children’s Commission and allows a
Read MorePrimary offense proposed for phone use while driving
It would be illegal to hold a phone while driving in Nebraska under a bill heard by the Transportation and
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