Expansion of family planning services considered
Eligibility for the state’s publicly funded family planning services would be expanded under a bill heard by the Health and
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Felony charge proposed for hitting cyclists
Stiffer penalties for motorists who kill or injure bicyclists and pedestrians were proposed by a bill heard by the Judiciary
Read MoreSuspension of Medicaid for inmates proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that would suspend Medicaid assistance to an
Read MoreNursing background checks proposed
New nursing license applicants would be subject to a criminal background check under a bill heard by the Health and
Read MoreMarriage license fee increase stalls
A bill that would increase marriage license fees in Nebraska stalled during general file debate Jan. 28. LB88, sponsored by
Read MoreSenators consider protections for grain growers
Nebraska grain producers would receive additional protections when seeking payment from grain dealers under a bill heard by the Agriculture
Read MoreBill would create educational success council
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a bill that would create a new education council focused on strategic
Read MoreIncrease of brand inspection fee considered
The Nebraska Brand Committee could increase its inspection fee cap under legislation heard by the Agriculture Committee Jan. 27. The
Read MoreSchool sex abuse guidelines proposed
The state Department of Education would be required to develop a model child sexual abuse policy under a bill discussed
Read MorePublic power board change amended, advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 27 to a bill that would change provisions relating to public power district boards in
Read MoreCigar bar clarification proposed
Cigar shops could obtain liquor licenses under legislation heard by the General Affairs Committee Jan. 26. Introducer O’Neill Sen. Tyson
Read MoreBill would eliminate time limit between Keno games
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would remove the time limit required between Keno
Read MoreExpanded bicycle definition advanced
Nebraska’s definition of a bicycle would be expanded to include those with electric motors under a bill advanced from general
Read MoreChange to county retirement system advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Jan. 26 that would change contributions to the Lancaster County retirement system. LB126,
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For Ebke, public service runs in the family
For most kids, sitting through a city council meeting would seem like punishment. For future senator Laura Ebke, it only increased her desire to become involved in local government.
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