Workers’ comp change proposed for willful negligence
Employees injured at work would be able to sue for damages under a bill heard by the Business and Labor
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Longer legislative terms proposed
State senators could serve up to 12 years under a proposed constitutional amendment heard by members of the Executive Board
Read MoreElectoral winner-take-all debate begins
Lawmakers began debate Feb. 23 on a bill that would reinstate a winner-take-all system for allocating Nebraska’s presidential electoral votes.
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Hilkemann puts his best foot forward
Two pieces of artwork that rest atop the radiator in Omaha Sen. Robert Hilkemann’s Capitol office provide insight into the guiding forces in the new senator’s life: a solid grounding in small town life and a determination never to stop learning.
Read MorePrison reform measures proposed
Bills addressing prison overcrowding and oversight of Nebraska’s correctional system were heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 20. Both were
Read MoreMental health services proposed for inmates
Inmates would have better access to mental health care under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 20. LB592,
Read MoreLower public office age requirement advanced
A measure that would allow an 18 year old to hold any public office in Nebraska was advanced to general
Read MoreMedical residency loan program considered
A bill that would create a loan repayment program for medical residents was considered by the Health and Human Services
Read MoreCustodial plans created for children of deployed parents
Military parents can establish custodial plans for their children during deployment under a bill passed by senators Feb. 20. LB219,
Read MoreCigar shop bill passed
Senators approved a bill Feb. 20 that exempts cigar and tobacco shops from the Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act. The
Read MoreE-bikes now considered bicycles
Nebraska’s definition of a bicycle now includes those with electric motors under a bill passed by senators Feb. 20. Introduced
Read MoreStatehood license plates approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 20 that authorizes specialty license plates in celebration of Nebraska’s 150th anniversary of statehood in
Read MoreChange to county retirement plan approved
Lawmakers approved a bill Feb. 20 that changes contributions to the Lancaster County retirement system. LB126, introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreLower agricultural land valuation proposed
Owners of agricultural land would see lower property taxes under two bills heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 19. Currently,
Read MoreSenators consider inmate earned time, electronic monitoring proposals
Inmate rehabilitation and supervision after release from prison were the topics of two bills considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb.
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