Child care subsidy changes advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Jan. 15 that would create an income disregard for determining continued eligibility for
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Governor proposes tax relief, prison system reform
With an eye toward improving the future for the state’s middle class, Gov. Dave Heineman proposed providing tax relief, reforming
Read MoreCounty office candidates could automatically advance
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 14 to a bill that would allow for automatic advancement in the case of a
Read MorePlan for electronic tax levy pilot program advances
The state tax commissioner could electronically file levies against personal property under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 14.
Read MoreProposed change to redevelopment program terms advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 14 to a measure intended to facilitate the use of tax increment financing (TIF) in
Read MoreDay five bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue bill introduction. Among the measures introduced were: LB872, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Rick Kolowski,
Read MoreSenators advance bill to deter livestock waste spills
Drivers who spill livestock excrement on highways in urban areas would face stiffer penalties under legislation advanced by senators Jan.
Read MoreVehicle flood damage bill advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 14 to a bill intended to protect consumers from unknowingly purchasing flood damaged vehicles. As
Read MoreDay four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introducing bills. Among the bills introduced were: LB822, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh,
Read MoreDay three bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introducing bills. Among the 47 bills introduced were: LB778, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Ernie
Read MoreLive coverage of the Legislature offered for smartphones
The Nebraska Capitol Live app allows users of both Android and Apple products to stream all coverage of the Unicameral
Read MoreDay two bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to continue bill introduction. Among the 49 measures introduced were: LB727, sponsored by Scottsbluff Sen. John
Read MoreSession convenes; bills introduced
Lawmakers convened Jan. 8 to begin bill introduction for the 103rd Legislature, second session. Among the measures introduced were: LB660,
Read MoreGarrett appointed to represent District 3
Sen. Tommy Garrett of Bellevue was sworn in Dec. 11 to represent legislative district 3. He is the founder and president of Garrett Group, which specializes in defense contracting.
Read MoreEconomic forecasting board raises revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board raised current fiscal year projections by $46.3 million during a meeting at the Capitol
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