Roads project bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 28 to a bill that would allow the Nebraska Department of Transportation to complete roads projects more efficiently.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 28 to a bill that would allow the Nebraska Department of Transportation to complete roads projects more efficiently.
Read MoreMembers of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill that would allow the Nebraska Department of Transportation to complete roads projects more efficiently.
Read MoreLawmakers approved several measures this session that embrace emerging technology, increase driver safety and expand broadband access throughout the state.
Read MoreA proposal to study expanding high-speed internet access to rural areas of the state was passed by the Legislature April 11.
Read MoreLawmakers debated a proposal April 6 to provide a minimum amount of state aid to each public school district. A pending amendment would replace the bill and raise the state sales tax rate in order to fund additional school aid and property tax credits.
Read MoreGrant limitations under the state’s Civic and Community Center Financing Act are expanded under a bill passed April 6.
Read MoreLawmakers debated a bill April 4 that would give wireless communications providers the right to collocate small cell wireless technology in public rights of way.
Read MoreThe Legislature passed a bill March 29 that improves access to 911 services throughout the state.
Read MoreA bill that moves the responsibility to collect and remit a surcharge on prepaid wireless phones from service providers to retailers received final approval from lawmakers March 29.
Read MoreA proposal to study expanding high-speed internet access to rural areas of the state was advanced from general file March 27.
Read MoreThe Legislature advanced a bill March 9 that would improve access to 911 services throughout the state.
Read MoreA bill that would extend a levy authority for certain natural resources districts in central and western Nebraska failed to advance from the first round of debate March 7.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill Feb. 23 requiring that the weight limitations of county bridges be posted only in certain situations.
Read MoreBreaking ground on new construction projects could become costlier for excavators under a bill discussed by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 13.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that would improve access to 911 services throughout the state.
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