University seeks funds to expand research, nursing facilities
In October, the state Economic Forecasting Advisory Board predicted tax revenues would continue to grow into 2013, improving the state’s
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Seiler positive about the past and future
After serving in the military, the Nebraska National Guard and on numerous boards, Sen. Les Seiler is no stranger to public service.
Read MoreBill would expand agricultural research facilities
The Appropriation’s Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 2 that would expand the University of Nebraska’s agricultural research facilities.
Read MoreBill creating transfer of death deed advances
Senators advanced a bill from general file Feb. 3 that would provide an asset specific mechanism for the nonprobate transfer
Read MoreAssaults on health care professionals discussed
Senators advanced a bill from general file Feb. 1 that would extend minimum sentences for persons convicted of assault on
Read MoreFinancial literacy bill advances
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 3 to a bill aimed at increasing financial literacy among Nebraska youth. LB269, introduced by
Read MoreMinimum base rate for foster payments proposed
Nebraska would adopt a minimum base rate for foster care payments under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Health
Read MoreCommercial breeding bill advances
A bill that would implement stronger restrictions on commercial dog breeders advanced from general file Feb. 1. LB427, introduced by
Read MoreUpdates to food and weed statutes proposed
Two bills that would make changes to state Department of Agriculture statutes were advanced from general file Feb. 2. Under
Read MoreBill would allow older foster youth to continue services
State wards who have aged out of the foster care system could voluntarily continue to receive services until age 21
Read MoreMerger of state agencies proposed
The state Department of Labor would be merged with the state Department of Economic Development under a bill discussed in
Read MoreNew department of children’s services proposed
A bill that would create a new state agency responsible for all child welfare programs in Nebraska was considered by
Read MoreChanges to public benefit system proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that would provide legislative oversight of ACCESSNebraska,
Read MoreCreation of tourism commission proposed
A bill that would create the Nebraska Tourism Commission was discussed during a Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee hearing
Read MoreWind energy incentive considered
Wind energy producers would be eligible for tax credits under a bill discussed in a Revenue Committee hearing Feb. 1.
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