Veterans would receive in-state tuition rates under residency bill
Recently separated veterans, their spouses and dependents would be eligible for in-state tuition under a bill advanced from general file
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New rules for inmate sentence reduction proposed
Nebraska’s most violent prison inmates would have to earn “good time” reductions to their sentences under legislation heard by the
Read MoreBill would provide black history center matching funds
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would provide state matching funds for a new black
Read MorePriority designation proposed for low-performing schools
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 13 to a bill that would provide special assistance to the state’s lowest performing schools.
Read MoreIndustrial hemp considered
Industrial hemp could be grown in Nebraska under a bill discussed in a Judiciary Committee hearing Feb. 12. LB1001, introduced
Read MoreFunds sought for rail compact dues
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill seeking funds to pay Nebraska’s rail compact dues. LB891, introduced
Read MoreRepeal of learning community common levy proposed
Members of the Omaha Learning Community would rely on individual levies for funding under a bill heard by the Education
Read MoreBonds proposed for faster highway construction
Bond financing would be employed to accelerate the completion of highway construction projects under a bill heard by the Revenue
Read MoreAutomatic advancement for write-in candidates passed
Senators passed a bill Feb. 13 that allows for automatic advancement in the case of a small pool of candidates
Read MoreVeteran job preference updates approved
Senators gave final approval Feb. 13 to a bill that updates laws pertaining to preferences for veterans seeking employment. LB588,
Read MoreVisioning process proposed for state education
A common statewide vision for education is the focus of a bill discussed during an Education Committee hearing Feb. 10.
Read MoreLater school aid certification date advanced
The deadline for certifying state aid under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act (TEEOSA) would be moved back
Read MoreBill would provide grad school loan tax deduction
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill intended to encourage highly educated individuals to live in Nebraska.
Read MoreChanges to school retirement plans discussed
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on two bills that would make changes to the state’s school
Read MoreMUD district elections proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would authorize district elections for the metropolitan utilities
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