Individuals convicted of most felonies in Nebraska would no longer lose their right to vote under a constitutional amendment considered Feb. 26 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 26 that would makes several changes to state law regarding health care delivery for pregnant women and new mothers.
Read MoreA bill that would limit who could purchase or possess a firearm was heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 21.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that seeks to keep infants with their incarcerated mothers whenever possible.
Read MoreThe Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.
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Public colleges and universities in Nebraska would be required to report information to the Legislature on campus sexual assault and dating violence under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 23.
Read MorePregnant incarcerated women are afforded additional protections under a bill passed May 24.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill May 24 that updates application procedures for harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse protection orders.
Read MoreLawmakers approved a bill May 13 meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 9 to a bill that would offer protections for pregnant incarcerated women.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 30 to a bill that would update application procedures for harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse protection orders.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill March 25 that requires a timely response to complaints at licensed children’s residential facilities in Nebraska.
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Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 25 that would require a timely response to complaints at licensed children’s residential facilities in Nebraska.
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Somewhere in Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh’s home sits a neglected trunk. It was handed down by her mother and is filled with the relics of a previous life of “free time”—before having children and before deciding to run for the Nebraska Legislature.
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