Return of child welfare case management to DHHS amended, advanced
The state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) would be required to provide case management for Nebraska’s child welfare
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Debate on pari-mutuel wagering on historic horse races begins
Senators debated a bill March 6 and 7 that would authorize the state Racing Commission to license and regulate pari-mutuel
Read MoreChild welfare bills amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced three bills from select file March 7 that are part of a package of measures intended
Read MoreOmaha and Lincoln to continue as single-district ESUs
A bill that allows Lincoln and Omaha to continue operating as single-district educational service units (ESUs) was passed by the
Read MorePrairie dog management bill passed
Property owners will be held accountable for stopping the migration of black-tailed prairie dogs under a bill passed by the
Read MorePibel Lake State Recreation Area under new ownership
The Lower Loup Natural Resources District will gain ownership of the Pibel Lake State Recreation Area under a bill passed
Read MoreChase County gains ownership of state historical park
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will turn over ownership of the Champion Mill State Historical Park and Champion Lake
Read MoreGenetic counseling licensure bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 8 that provides a formal licensure process for genetic counselors. Under LB831, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreExceptions to hauling requirements passed
Senators passed a bill March 8 that limits exception permits for longer combination vehicles (LCVs) hauling seasonally harvested products. LB841,
Read MorePetition circulator bill passed
Lawmakers gave final approval March 8 to a bill requiring that petition circulators be 18 years of age or older.
Read MoreJudgeship transferred to another district
Senators passed a bill March 8 that transfers a county court judgeship to another district. LB790, introduced by Lincoln Sen.
Read MoreFunding for career programs receives first round approval
A bill that would appropriate funds to the state Department of Education for the creation of career bridge programs advanced
Read MoreChange in foster care oversight amended, advanced
Nebraska’s current Foster Care Review Board would be replaced by a Foster Care Review Office under a bill advanced from
Read MoreAdditional penalties for failing to stop for a school bus advance
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 6 that would create additional penalties for failing to stop for a
Read MoreLocal incentives for film companies advance
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 5 that would include production film companies in the Local Option Municipal
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