New climate study parameters proposed
The duties and parameters used by the state’s climate study group would be changed under two bills heard by the
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Tax code adjustments recommended
Members of the Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on two bills that would change the state’s current tax system.
Read MoreState agency oversight bills proposed
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 6 on two bills that would increase legislative oversight of state agencies. LB909, introduced
Read MoreBills attempt to slow Medicaid changes
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on two bills intended to slow proposed Medicaid changes in
Read MoreSpecial education increase sought
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that temporarily would increase the cap on growth in special
Read MoreLower school funding local effort rate advances
Senators gave first-round approval to a bill Feb. 5 that would make changes to the state aid formula one year
Read MoreElectoral winner-take-all bill bracketed
Senators gave unanimous consent Feb. 5 to bracket a bill that would change presidential election procedures. Currently, the winner of
Read MoreCredit unions could house public funds
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would allow for the deposit of
Read MoreEarly childhood education coordination and funding discussed
Members of the Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on two bills that would support early childhood education efforts in
Read MoreBill allowing amber lights on vehicles stalls
An attempt to force a vote on a bill that would allow public safety volunteers to use special lights to
Read MoreState park maintenance fund proposed
Nebraska’s state parks would receive maintenance funds under a bill heard Feb. 4 by the Appropriations Committee. LB873, introduced by
Read MoreFunds sought for state celebration, capitol fountains
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on two bills that would provide funds to observe the state’s 150th anniversary
Read MoreEnterprise fund proposed
Businesses could apply for economic incentives under a bill considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Feb. 3. LB1010,
Read MoreBenefit corporations considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would allow a business corporation to
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