Occupation tax limitation advanced
Senators gave first-round approval to a bill Feb. 21 that would prohibit cities from imposing a city occupation tax on
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Loan forgiveness proposed for rural lawyers
Attorneys who serve low-income citizens in Nebraska’s less populated areas would be eligible for financial aid under a bill heard
Read MoreOfficial guardianship program advanced
A new state office would offer legal guardianship for elderly and disabled Nebraskans who lack other options under a bill
Read MoreNRD bond authority discussed
Natural resources districts (NRDs) would be able to issue general obligation bonds under a bill heard by the Natural Resources
Read MoreMountain lion hunting repeal advances
Mountain lions could no longer be hunted under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 21. LB671, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreCourt programs for veteran, military personnel considered
Court programs would be designed specifically for veterans and military personnel under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb.
Read MoreBill to expand privacy law proposed
Privacy laws could be expanded to apply in public places under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb 20.
Read MoreTax credit for historic building restoration advances
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 20 to a bill that would provide a nonrefundable tax credit to people restoring historically
Read MoreContinued health care system evaluation proposed
A partnership established to examine how best to control costs and improve quality in Nebraska’s health care system would be
Read MoreRelaxed asbestos regulations proposed
Restrictions on asbestos abatement would be eased under a bill heard by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 19.
Read MoreFederal mandates for roads amended, advanced
Drivers of commercial and passenger vehicles would be banned from using phones while driving under a bill advanced from general
Read MoreLater school aid certification date passed
The deadline for certifying state aid to schools under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act (TEEOSA) will be
Read MoreSafe deposit box access examined
Decedents’ safe deposit boxes could be accessed more easily under legislation heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 19. LB988, introduced
Read MoreBill would reinstate aid to municipalities, counties
State aid to municipalities, counties and natural resources districts (NRDs) would be reinstated under a bill heard by the Revenue
Read MoreOnline voter registration advanced
Senators gave first-round approval to a bill Feb. 20 that would allow Nebraskans to register to vote online. Under LB661,
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