Hygienists allowed to provide on-site services
Senators approved a bill March 14 that allows dental hygienists to provide certain services in health care facilities. LB484, introduced
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Handicapped parking permit changes pass
Senators passed a bill March 14 that amends provisions for temporary handicapped parking permits. Under LB31, introduced by Kearney Sen.
Read MoreTax credit for volunteer emergency responders discussed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would provide an income tax credit for volunteer emergency
Read MoreNew formula for dairy board approved
The Nebraska Dairy Industry Development board is stabilized by a law passed by the Legislature March 14. Membership on the
Read MoreIncreased cigarette, tobacco taxes proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 13 that would increase cigarette and tobacco sales taxes. LB439, introduced by Grand Island
Read MoreSmall business pilot program extended
Senators gave final approval March 14 to a bill that alters and extends the Small Business Innovation Act pilot program.
Read MoreBill would restrict sex offender residency near parks
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill meant to restrict certain sex offenders from living near parks.
Read MoreNotification requirements for excavation, soil sampling discussed
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony March 12 on two bills that would amend provisions of the One Call
Read MoreCloture invoked, historic horse racing measure advanced
After eight hours of discussion over four days, lawmakers voted March 13 to cease debate and advance a measure intended
Read MoreSexual health education in public schools discussed
Public schools would be required to offer sexual health education under a bill heard by the Education Committee March 12.
Read MoreSchool-based health centers proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony March 12 that would allow a school-based health center to serve as a child’s primary
Read MoreFunds sought for child welfare advocate program
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 12 on a bill intended to support the expansion of Nebraska’s Court Appointed Special
Read MoreSchool levy increase for school security proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would allow schools to raise money for school security
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Life of public service culminates at the Capitol
Sen. Jim Scheer has called Norfolk home for all but a few years of his life, and public service has been a nearly constant part of that life.
Read MoreVoter ID requirement proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would require voters to provide
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