Bill to clarify qualifying securities for public funds advances
A bill that would clarify the types of financial instruments authorized as securities for public funds under state law was
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Housing authority consolidation planning advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 31 to a bill intended to create a regional housing authority in Omaha. As introduced
Read MoreStronger standards for dual enrollment courses proposed
High schools offering dual enrollment courses would be subject to new standards under a bill heard by the Education Committee
Read MoreAppointment terms, biennial budgets advance
Senators advanced four bills from general file Jan. 30 that would modify provisions for primary, first and second class cities
Read MoreBill would establish career academy consortiums
The Education Committee heard a bill during a hearing Jan. 29 that would allow school districts to create career academies
Read MoreInsurance carrier decision review, rate approval sought
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on two bills meant to bring Nebraska into compliance with
Read MoreSocial media protections considered for employees, applicants
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that would restrict employers from accessing social networking
Read MoreHandicapped parking permit changes proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on a bill that would amend provisions for temporary handicapped parking permits.
Read MoreBill would require prompt workers’ comp payments
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that would amend medical payment provisions of the
Read MoreBill would change licensure requirements for geologists
Senators advanced a bill from general file Jan. 29 that would establish stronger licensure requirements for geologists practicing in the
Read MoreBill would decrease time limit between Keno games
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that would amend the current 5-minute time limit required
Read MoreBill would remove community college association requirement
Community colleges no longer would be required to join an association under a bill heard by the Education Committee Jan.
Read MoreChanges to superintendent certification requirements proposed
School boards could hire superintendents lacking a certificate to administer under a bill heard by the Education Committee Jan. 28.
Read MoreInvestigative committee reauthorization advanced
The Executive Board considered a resolution that would reauthorize a special investigative committee during a hearing Jan. 28. Omaha Sen.
Read MoreATM fee disclosure change advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 28 to a bill that would bring state law into conformity with federal law relating
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