Fee to control aquatic invasive species advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 5 to a bill that would address the potential impact of aquatic invasive species on
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Adjustments recommended for school aid
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 2 on a bill that would increase state funding for nonequalized school districts under
Read MoreApprenticeship tax credit considered
Individuals participating in qualified apprenticeships could receive a tax credit under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 4.
Read MoreOptions for school finance review proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on two bills that would establish school finance review committees. LB323, introduced by
Read MoreElectoral winner-take-all bill advanced
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee voted 7-1 to advance a bill to general file Feb. 4 that would
Read MoreTax exemptions proposed for Social Security and military retirement
Members of the Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would exempt Social Security and military retirement
Read MoreMeningitis vaccine requirement advances
Students would be required to receive two meningitis vaccinations by a bill advanced from general file Feb. 4. Under LB18,
Read MoreCollege and career readiness funding proposed
School districts could receive funding for implementing college and career readiness programs under a bill heard by the Education Committee
Read MoreCustodial plans for children of deployed parents advanced
Children of deployed military parents would have custodial plans in place under a bill given first-round approval Feb. 4. LB219,
Read MoreConcealed gun permits for military spouses advanced
Military spouses could qualify for concealed handgun permits under a bill advanced from general file Feb 3. Currently, members of
Read MoreLower minimum wage proposed for youth
Some workers would be paid less than Nebraska’s current $8.00 per hour minimum wage under a bill heard by the
Read MoreSmaller marriage license fee increase advanced
Marriage license fees would increase under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 3 after several mornings of legislative debate.
Read MoreBill would end county prairie dog management
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would repeal the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act. LB128,
Read MoreCitizenship confirmation for employees discussed
Private businesses would be required to confirm the citizenship of new employees under a bill heard by the Business and
Read MoreCrowdfunding investments for small business considered
Small businesses could seek start-up capital through new avenues under a bill heard by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee
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