Foreign adversary registration bill clears first round
A measure that would establish registration and reporting requirements for certain foreign entities in Nebraska advanced from general file May 8.
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Revenue omnibus bill amended, advanced to final round
A package of revenue-related measures cleared the second round of debate May 9 after lawmakers amended it to modify a proposed property tax exemption related to recreational trail easements.
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Good life district updates advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 9 to a measure that would update a state initiative intended to encourage investment in large retail developments.
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Proposal to increase judges’ salaries advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 8 to a measure that would raise the salary of Nebraska judges after lowering the proposed increase.
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Fire marshal fee increases amended, advanced
An array of fees charged by the State Fire Marshal would increase under a bill given second-round approval May 9.
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Disability savings program expansion clears first round
A bill intended to incentivize private contributions to a program that helps disabled Nebraskans pay for disability-related expenses advanced from general file May 9.
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Potential third term for legislators amended, advanced
A proposal that would extend term limits for members of the Nebraska Legislature was amended and advanced to the final round of consideration May 9.
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Suicide prevention training for child welfare staff clears first round
A bill that would require suicide awareness and prevention training for staff who provide direct services within the state’s child welfare system was given first-round approval May 9.
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Street improvement district changes approved
Lawmakers passed a measure May 9 allowing first class cities to use general funds to pay for street improvements rather than levy a special assessment on adjacent properties.
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Juvenile support pilot program reconsidered, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a proposal from general file May 8 that would provide support services to at-risk Omaha youth and their families.
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Veterans’ home eligibility updated
A measure that updates eligibility for admission to Nebraska veterans’ homes passed May 9.
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Election measure narrowed, advanced
Senators narrowed the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee’s annual election cleanup bill before advancing the measure to the final round of debate May 8.
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Funding bill for agencies supporting aging Nebraskans narrowed, advanced
A measure intended to address a budget deficit within agencies that support aging Nebraskans was amended May 8 to remove a separate proposal that was added on general file.
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State budget package clears first round, further adjustments ahead
Lawmakers gave first-round approval this week to six components of the state’s roughly $10.8 billion budget package.
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Guereca relishes new role at the Unicameral
You may wonder how someone who grew up near the ocean in Los Angeles and once intended to spend his days as a merchant marine ended up in landlocked middle America.
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