Fee cap reinstated, bill advanced
After several hours of discussion, lawmakers amended and advanced a bill Feb. 3 that would make a technical change to
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Air Force colonel lands at Legislature
Born on Kessler Air Force Base in Mississippi, Sen. Tommy Garrett began life as a self-described “Air Force brat” and has been on the move ever since. It was the beginning of a nomadic life that took the retired colonel around the world before landing at the Nebraska State Capitol as the newest member of the Unicameral.
Read MorePlacement of native foster children discussed
Improving native foster children’s connection to their culture is the purpose of legislation heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 29.
Read MoreEducation funds exemption proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would exempt education funds from asset
Read MoreLegislators consider taking shark fins off menu
Shark fin soup would be banned in Nebraska according to legislation heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 31. LB921, introduced
Read MoreIncrease in Medicaid personal allowance proposed
Residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities would receive an increase in their personal needs allowance under a bill
Read MorePurchase of new state airplane discussed
A bill that would authorize the purchase of a plane for state use was heard by the Executive Board during
Read MoreYouth legislature registration now open
Registration for the 2014 Unicameral Youth Legislature is now open. Scheduled for June 8-11, the Unicameral Youth Legislature offers high
Read MoreClass II and III school board size discussed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would allow Class II and
Read MoreCreation of guardianship office proposed
Nebraskans requiring guardians could turn to the state under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 29. LB920, introduced
Read MoreHuman trafficking prevention coordinator proposed
Human trafficking prevention efforts in Nebraska would be coordinated by a single individual under a measure heard by the Judiciary
Read MoreMeeting requirements proposed for additional entities
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill intended to provide greater public scrutiny
Read MoreDriver texting, seat belt penalties discussed
Not wearing a seat belt and texting while driving would be grounds for law enforcement to stop a vehicle under
Read MoreChanges to NRD occupation tax procedures proposed
Members of the Natural Resources Committee heard testimony on two bills Jan. 30 that would change the way natural resources
Read MoreFinancial assistance proposed for municipal infrastructure projects
Municipalities could apply for financial assistance to address federally mandated infrastructure projects under a bill considered by the Revenue Committee
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