Extension of child welfare pilot project advanced
A pilot project authorized as part of the Legislature’s response to the state’s troubled child welfare reform effort would be
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Flexible rental car fees advanced
Rental car companies could adjust certain fees under a bill advanced from general file March 12. LB251, introduced by North
Read MoreHard cider, bottling endorsement stripped from bill
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 11 that would eliminate an antiquated requirement in state law regarding hard
Read MoreDefense sites could be excluded from blight totals
Guidelines for the accounting of blighted properties would be revised under a bill advanced from general file March 11. LB1012,
Read MoreAdjustments to state income, social security taxes advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 11 to a bill that would index state income tax brackets for inflation. Under LB987,
Read MoreVisioning process for state education advances
A common statewide vision for education is the focus of a bill advanced from general file March 11. LB1103, introduced
Read MoreBudget package clears first round
Following two days of debate, lawmakers gave first-round approval March 11 to three bills comprising the Appropriations Committee budget adjustment
Read MoreCemetery transfers amended into General Affairs bill
General file debate began March 10 on a bill that would eliminate an antiquated requirement in state law regarding hard
Read MoreFoster care transition, alternative response bill advanced
A bill that would update a program to provide foster care transition services was amended March 7 to authorize a
Read MoreProperty tax relief measure advanced
More retirees would be eligible for property tax relief under a bill advanced from general file March 6. LB986, introduced
Read MoreSenators to investigate prison’s management of inmate
Lawmakers approved a resolution March 7 directing the Legislature to conduct its own investigation of a former prison inmate suspected
Read MoreDelay of Medicaid changes advanced
A bill that would postpone certain proposed Medicaid authorization and payment changes advanced from general file March 7. LB1076, introduced
Read MoreWage theft, pay stub bill advances
A bill intended to provide protections and remedies for victims of wage theft advanced from general file March 6. As
Read MoreSesquicentennial commission advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 7 to a bill that would establish a planning commission for the 150th anniversary of
Read MoreDairy study bill advanced
The state Department of Agriculture would provide the Legislature a report about Nebraska’s dairy industry under a bill advanced from
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