Continued health care system evaluation approved
A partnership established to examine how best to control costs and improve quality in Nebraska’s health care system is continued
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Committee will study public benefit access system
Lawmakers approved a measure March 7 that establishes a special investigative committee of the Legislature to study the state’s public
Read MoreEvaluation of tax incentive programs advanced
Senators approved a resolution March 7 that will provide ongoing evaluation of the state’s tax incentive programs. LR444, introduced by
Read MoreHunting permit bill amended to include report
Senators advanced a bill from select file March 6 that would allow a developmentally disabled person to purchase a hunting
Read MoreChanges to livestock brand inspection procedures advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 6 to a bill that would create brand inspection service areas. LB768, as originally introduced
Read MoreBill to slow Medicaid changes advanced
A bill intended to slow proposed Medicaid changes in Nebraska advanced from general file March 6. LB854, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreDHHS budgeting, strategic planning bill advanced
A bill that would require the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to include strategic plans in its
Read MoreMUD district elections move forward
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 6 to a bill that would authorize district elections for the metropolitan utilities district (MUD)
Read MoreMental health training added to behavioral health internship bill
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 6 to a bill intended to increase access to behavioral health services in Nebraska. LB901,
Read MoreHistoric horse racing measure clears second round
Senators took up select file debate March 5 on a measure intended to pave the way for wagering on replayed
Read MorePriority school designation amended, advanced
Senators advanced a bill from select file March 5 that would provide special assistance to the state’s three lowest performing
Read MoreTied election procedures amended, advanced
A bill that would allow a tied candidate in the primary election to file as a write-in candidate in the
Read MoreTax code adjustments advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 4 to several technical changes to the state tax code regarding auto museums, sports arenas,
Read MoreSenators advance hemp bill
Industrial hemp could be grown in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file March 4. LB1001, introduced by Cortland
Read MoreChild care subsidy changes amended, advanced
A bill that would disregard income when determining continued eligibility for the state’s child care subsidy program was advanced from
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