Bills addressing underage drinking proposed
Two changes to the Nebraska Liquor Control Act were considered Feb. 2 by the General Affairs Committee. LB439, introduced by
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Special poker license proposed
The Nebraska Liquor Control Commission could issue special liquor licenses for poker games under a bill heard by the General
Read MoreBill would permit concealed guns for military spouses
A bill that would relax restrictions on who could apply for a concealed handgun permit in Nebraska was debated on
Read MoreStatehood celebration license plates advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 2 to a bill that would authorize specialty license plates in celebration of Nebraska’s 150th
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Senator leaves farm for new field
When Sen. Dan Hughes’ uncle ran for the District 44 legislative seat in 1974, he figured he was known well enough in the area that he didn’t need to campaign.
Read MoreMedicaid coverage sought for additional former foster youth
Young people from other states who have aged out of foster care would be eligible for extended Medicaid coverage in
Read MoreBills would expand eligible evidence
Incarcerated individuals would have more options to request new trials under two bills heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 30.
Read MoreDecreased agricultural land valuation proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on a bill that would decrease agricultural and horticultural land valuations. LB178, introduced
Read MoreProperty tax circuit breaker proposed
A refundable income tax credit would be available to residential property owners and renters under a bill heard by the
Read MoreBiennial budget option proposed for NRDs
Natural resources districts (NRDs) would see expanded budget authority under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Jan. 30.
Read MoreState funding of probation administration proposed
The facility and administration costs of state probation offices would be paid with state funds under a bill heard by
Read MoreBill would change joint public agency bonding powers
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on a bill that would change the bonding power
Read MoreCarbon monoxide safety considered
Carbon monoxide detectors would be required in residences under legislation heard by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 29.
Read MoreNew marijuana definitions and penalties considered
Definitions of real and synthetic marijuana and penalties for their possession would be revised under legislation heard by the Judiciary
Read MoreChief justice outlines achievements
Focusing on services to young people, access to the justice system and sentencing alternatives, Chief Justice Michael Heavican of the
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