Bill to increase juvenile court usage advanced
Senators advanced a bill March 21 that would result in fewer juvenile offenders being tried in adult court. Under LB464,
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Funds sought for rail compact dues
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 21 on a bill intended to bring Nebraska up-to-date on the state’s dues to
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New senator steps up to the plate
Sen. Bill Kintner has spent his life involved in two games: baseball and politics. His Capitol office décor – a mixture of sports memorabilia and an homage to former President Ronald Reagan – leaves little doubt about where his heart lies.
Read MoreBills would reject federal restrictions on firearms
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 20 on two bills that would prohibit certain federal firearm restrictions in Nebraska. Under
Read MoreSteel manufacturing byproduct use advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 21 to a bill regarding solid waste under the Environmental Protection Act. LB203, introduced by
Read MoreSenators appointed to behavioral health committee
The Executive Board met March 21 and appointed senators to the Children’s Behavioral Health Oversight Committee. The committee was created
Read MoreTelecommunications fund reallocation requested
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony March 19 on a bill that would amend the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service
Read MoreExpansion of contraceptive access discussed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 20 on two bills that would expand access to contraceptive health
Read MorePartnership proposed for health care system evaluation
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 20 on a resolution that would create a partnership to examine
Read MoreTax modernization commission plan advanced
After several days of discussion, senators gave first-round approval March 20 to a bill that would establish the Tax Modernization
Read MoreEmergency management registry bill amended, advanced
Senators gave second-round approval March 20 to a bill intended to facilitate assistance to people with special needs in emergency
Read MoreFunding sought for wind energy projects in schools
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 19 on a bill intended to replace federal funding for a wind energy initiative
Read MoreEarly childhood education allocation discussed
The Education Committee heard testimony March 19 on a bill that would allocate funds to support early childhood education grant
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation changes discussed
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 18 on two bills that would change certain provisions of Nebraska’s workers’
Read MoreProfessional development for school board, council members proposed
Public school board members would be required to complete professional development training under a bill heard by the Education Committee
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