Learning community elimination, changes proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would terminate the Learning Community and coordinating council. Learning
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More authority sought for election officials in large counties
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would grant greater authority to
Read MoreCoverage for autism spectrum disorders proposed
Applied behavior analysis and other treatment for autism spectrum disorders would be covered by insurance under a bill heard Feb.
Read MoreWork camp expansion filibuster successful
A bill that would have permitted nonprofit corporations to enter into work arrangements with inmates of the Work Ethic Camp
Read MoreBill to decrease time limit between Keno games advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 27 to a bill that would amend the current five-minute time limit required between Keno
Read MoreExpanded Game and Parks powers advanced
Senators voted to advance a bill Feb. 27 that would expand powers delegated to the state Game and Parks Commission.
Read MoreChanges to hunting permits advanced
Senators voted to advance a bill Feb. 27 that would allow nonresidents to apply for state hunting permits. LB94, introduced
Read MoreCharter schools proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that would allow the state Board of Education to issue
Read MorePriority school designation proposed
The state’s five lowest-performing schools could be prioritized to receive special assistance by the state Board of Education as a
Read MoreMeasure allowing Legislature to authorize casino gaming considered
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a proposed change to the Nebraska Constitution that would allow the
Read MoreCellphone ban considered for school bus drivers
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would prohibit school bus operators from using
Read MoreBill would prohibit insurance decisions based on credit information
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that would prohibit an insurer from using
Read MoreBudget proposal could include tax incentive data
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill intended to increase transparency regarding tax incentive programs in Nebraska.
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Howard ready for new adventure closer to home
Omaha Sen. Sara Howard comes by her admiration for the Nebraska Legislature naturally; it’s a family affair. Having managed her mother Gwen’s first campaign for her legislative seat in 2004 – at age 23 – Howard said the Unicameral has long felt like family.
Read MoreInmate employment provisions debated
Senators began debating a bill Feb. 13 that would permit nonprofit corporations to enter into work arrangements with inmates of
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