Child welfare strategic plan and oversight approved
A bill intended to provide a strategic plan and legislative oversight for child welfare programs in Nebraska was given final
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Pari-mutuel wagering on historic horse races approved
Senators passed a bill April 5 that authorizes the state Racing Commission to license and regulate pari-mutuel wagering on historic
Read MoreFoster care changes approved
Lawmakers approved a bill April 5 addressing foster care needs in Nebraska. Under LB820, introduced by the Health and Human
Read MoreMedicaid cost containment bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 5 designed to bolster the fiscal integrity of Nebraska’s Medicaid program. Introduced in 2011 by
Read MoreNew occupation taxes will require voter approval
Occupation tax revenue projected to exceed established thresholds will be subject to a public vote under a bill passed by
Read MoreDepartment of Revenue statutes updated
A bill that updates numerous state Department of Revenue statutes was passed by the Legislature April 5. LB727, introduced by
Read MoreClarification of DNA collection requirements passed
Senators gave final approval April 5 to a bill that changes provisions relating to the collection of DNA samples from
Read MoreSome cities can delay refund of job credits
A bill meant to ease the financial strain on city governments was passed by the Legislature April 5. Under LB209,
Read MoreNebraska Tourism Commission created
A commission dedicated solely to promoting tourism in Nebraska is created under a bill passed by the Legislature April 5.
Read MoreTax exemption approved for nonprofit clinics
Nonprofit health clinics are exempt from paying sales and use taxes under a bill passed by the Legislature April 5.
Read MoreFoster care review office established
Nebraska’s current Foster Care Review Board will be replaced by a Foster Care Review Office under a bill approved by
Read MoreManaged care contract bill passed
Senators passed a bill April 5 that outlines the parameters of future medical assistance contracts for delivery of behavioral health
Read MoreLead testing and outreach bill passed
A bill creating a lead poisoning prevention program was passed by the Legislature April 4. LB1038, introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreMotorists must remain three feet from pedestrians and cyclists
Drivers will be required to maintain a minimum distance from pedestrians and cyclists under a bill passed by the Legislature
Read MoreMarriage and family therapist certification changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 4 to a bill that changes Nebraska’s supervision requirement for attaining certification as a marriage
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