Bill would overturn pledge of allegiance requirement
The Education Committee heard testimony March 18 on a bill that would make reciting the pledge of allegiance in public
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Bill would change utility-type vehicle restrictions
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony March 18 on a bill that would amend utility-type vehicle (UTV) provisions. LB84,
Read MoreSoda tax proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would levy sales taxes on soft drinks. LB447, introduced
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A senator’s life: politics and pizza
Having just been named CEO of his family’s restaurant, new Sen. John Murante and wife Melissa have a lot on their plate. The Gretna senator will divide his time between the Capitol in Lincoln and Big Fred’s Pizza in Omaha.
Read MoreEligibility extension for adoption, foster care proposed
The Judiciary Committee held a joint hearing March 14 on two bills that would prohibit sexual orientation discrimination in adoption
Read MoreAlternative response for low-risk children proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would require the state Department of Health and Human
Read MoreBill would prohibit employee sexual orientation discrimination
Employees would be protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 14.
Read MoreFoster care reimbursement increases advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 15 to a bill intended to overhaul Nebraska’s foster care reimbursement rate system. Fullerton Sen.
Read MoreDeath penalty abolition discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would repeal Nebraska’s death penalty. LB543, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreExpansion of community financing act advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 14 that would expand the purpose of the Civic and Community Center
Read MoreAnimal abuse reporting penalties discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would change animal abuse reporting requirements and create penalties
Read MoreState contract transparency proposal advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 14 to a bill intended to increase transparency in the expenditure of state funds. LB429,
Read MoreAuthority sought for schools to seek additional Medicaid reimbursement
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 14 on a measure that would allow schools to seek Medicaid
Read MoreInvasive species prevention funding proposed
Funds would be allocated to the state Game and Parks Commission to prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species under
Read MoreExpansion of education as welfare work requirement proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would expand eligibility for using education
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