Inmate 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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Plan to contain future wildfires proposed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would establish new procedures for fighting and preventing
Read MoreRestrictions on government contracts proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would allow a governing body
Read MoreParenting programs proposed for inmates
The state Department of Correctional Services would receive funding for programs to improve parenting skills of incarcerated parents under a
Read MoreBill addresses incapacitated officers
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would change the revocation and suspension provisions for law
Read MoreRemoval of individual cattle ID requirement proposed
Individual animal identification would not be required for cattle imported into Nebraska under a bill heard by the Agriculture Committee
Read MoreSpecial needs emergency management registry bill advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 22 to a bill intended to facilitate assistance to people with special needs in emergency
Read MoreBill would limit lobbying during legislative sessions
Lobbyists would be limited in their ability to contribute to state senators or candidates for the Legislature while lawmakers are
Read MoreNew deadline for school state aid certification adopted
The certification deadline for state aid to schools will be pushed back under a bill passed by the Legislature Feb.
Read MoreProstitution, trafficking penalties discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that would enhance penalties for pandering, soliciting and harboring people
Read MorePermit contracts proposed for escort services
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that would create the Escort Services Accountability and Permit Act.
Read MoreChild care subsidy quality assurance program proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill aimed at creating a comprehensive system for
Read MoreTax commission and economic development oversight proposed
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 19 on two proposals seeking planning information for the future of Nebraska’s tax system.
Read MoreBill would create oversight for insurance exchange
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill intended to create state-based oversight for Nebraska’s
Read MoreLeave spend-down requirement discussed
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that would eliminate a provision in state law
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