Bill would extend compulsory school attendance
Public school students would be legally required to remain in school until age 18 under a bill discussed in an
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Measure would allow Legislature to authorize casino gaming
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a proposed change to the Nebraska Constitution that would allow the
Read MoreBill seeks funds for developmental disability waiting list
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that seeks to fully fund community-based services for Nebraskans with
Read MoreCommunity college funding bill advances
A bill that would establish a new funding formula for state aid to community colleges advanced from general file Jan.
Read MoreBill would change foster care oversight
Nebraska’s current Foster Care Review Board would be replaced by a Foster Care Review Office under a bill heard Jan.
Read MoreThreatening texts could be considered intimidation
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a bill that would change provisions relating to intimidation by telephone call.
Read MoreBill to abolish death penalty laid over
Senators began debating a bill on general file Jan. 26 that would repeal Nebraska’s death penalty. LB276, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreStatute of limitations could increase for sexually assaulted children
Senators advanced a bill from general file Jan. 27 that would increase the statute of limitations for victims who were
Read MoreTax incentive proposed for move to rural Nebraska
Counties experiencing a decrease in population could see the addition of new residents under a bill considered in a Revenue
Read MoreBill would transfer oversight of youth rehabilitation centers
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would transfer oversight of the state’s youth rehabilitation and
Read MoreGovernor’s tax cut plan considered
A bill that would reduce income taxes and eliminate the inheritance tax was discussed in a hearing of the Revenue
Read MoreBill would require DHHS child welfare case management
The state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) would be required to provide case management for Nebraska’s child welfare
Read MoreSenators advance protection orders for threats of harm
Senators advanced a bill from general file Jan. 26 that would modify the definition of domestic abuse relating to protection
Read MoreBill would limit expansion of black-tailed prairie dogs
Property owners would be held accountable for the migration of black-tailed prairie dogs under a bill given first-round approval Jan.
Read MoreBill would allow pari-mutuel wagering on historic horse races
A bill that would authorize the State Racing Commission to license and regulate pari-mutuel wagering on historic horse races was
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