Bills would make superintendent compensation more transparent
The Education Committee heard testimony on two bills Feb. 5 that would require more transparency with regard to school superintendent
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Bills would increase access to adult and career technical education
Members of the Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on three bills that would increase students’ access to adult and
Read MoreBill would clarify annexed county road easements
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that would attempt to clarify the status of county
Read MoreBill would remove teaching requirement from superintendent positions
A lack of teaching experience would not disqualify a school superintendent candidate under a bill heard by the Education Committee
Read MoreBill would implement short-time compensation program
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would adopt an employer short-time compensation program.
Read MoreBill would create 15 new state patrol positions
Nebraska would fund 15 new positions at the State Patrol under a bill heard Feb. 4 by the General Affairs
Read MorePrior approval of insurance rates advances
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 5 to a bill that would require state regulation of all health insurance rates for
Read MoreBill would create problem gambling commission
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would make several changes to the utilization of
Read MoreExtension of small business pilot program proposed
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would alter and extend the Small
Read MoreSpecial investigative committee reauthorized
Senators passed a resolution on Feb. 4 to reauthorize a special investigative committee. LR20, introduced by Omaha Sen. Steve Lathrop,
Read MoreExternal review of health insurance carrier decisions advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 4 to a bill meant to bring Nebraska into compliance with federal health care reform
Read MoreLoans for streamflow enhancement projects proposed
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that would provide state assistance to implement streamflow projects. LB185,
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Sen. Crawford practices what she teaches
Growing up with a brother, four sisters and one bathroom, Sen. Sue Crawford learned at a young age the power of negotiating and working with scarce resources.
Read MoreHome-based caregivers could be eligible for tax credit
Individuals providing daily care for an elder with a self-care disability would be eligible for a nonrefundable tax credit under
Read More2013 Unicameral Youth Legislature registration now open
High school students who have an interest in law, government, leadership or public speaking are encouraged to register for the
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