Changes to uranium mining permits advanced
The permit process for in-situ mining operations would be streamlined under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 1. LB498,
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Lower electricity rate proposed for new and expanding businesses
Businesses looking to move to Nebraska could receive an economic development rate on electricity under a bill discussed in a
Read MoreNotice: Feb. 3 hearings are rescheduled for Feb. 13 at 9:30 a.m.
Due to blizzard warnings, hearings scheduled for Feb. 3 have been rescheduled for Feb. 13 at 9:30 a.m.
Read MoreTaxicab application process scrutinized
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would amend the Public Service Commission (PSC)
Read MoreMeasures would extend term limits, define one-half term
The Legislature’s Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 1 on two proposed constitutional changes that would be placed on the November
Read MoreAdditional deposit placement services proposed
A bill designed to authorize state and local political subdivisions use of deposit placement services advanced to select file Feb.
Read MoreTax exemption proposed for nonprofit clinics
Nonprofit health clinics would be exempt from paying sales and use taxes under a bill advanced from general file Jan
Read MoreBill calls for government consolidation committee
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 1 to a bill regarding the potential consolidation of government services in Douglas County. As
Read MoreBill would terminate passenger rail compact membership
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would repeal Nebraska’s membership in the Midwest
Read MoreBill would decrease required time limit between Keno games
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would amend the five-minute time limit required between
Read MoreBill would create agricultural literacy task force
Addressing the inclusion of agriculture in current K-12 standards and curricula would be the focus of a task force proposed
Read MoreNew restrictions proposed for reporting animal abuse
A bill that would tighten requirements for animal abuse reporting was discussed in an Agriculture Committee hearing Jan. 31. LB915,
Read MoreBill creating license plates for special interest vehicles advances
Senators advanced a bill from general file Jan. 31 that would allow owners of collector vehicles to use a special
Read MoreBill would establish career academies
A bill that would allow school districts to establish career academies for students in grades seven through 12 was discussed
Read MoreBill would allow education to fulfill welfare work requirement
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 31 to a bill that would expand educational opportunities under the Welfare Reform Act. LB507,
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