Update to American civics requirements advances to final round
A bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools was amended and advanced to the final round of debate after a successful cloture motion March 12.
Read MoreA bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools was amended and advanced to the final round of debate after a successful cloture motion March 12.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would create an income tax credit for those who donate money to nonprofits that grant scholarships to students to attend a private elementary or secondary school.
Read MoreInsurance companies in Nebraska would be required to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools under a bill considered March 5 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
Read MoreThe Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that would require most health insurance plans to pay for hearing aids for young Nebraskans.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would use new sales and income tax revenue to provide more state aid to schools in an effort to reduce property taxes.
Read MoreLocal school boards could authorize teachers and school employees to carry concealed weapons on school property under a bill discussed Feb. 28 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreCities, counties and school districts could not increase the amount of property taxes they collect by more than 3 percent from year to year under a proposed amendment to the state constitution heard Feb. 27 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreThe Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill designed to expand mass transit in Nebraska’s larger cities.
Read MoreNebraskans whose property taxes are high relative to their incomes could apply for a refundable income tax credit under a bill heard Feb. 21 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreCuts to Nebraska’s top individual and corporate income tax rates would be tied to projected economic growth under a bill heard Feb. 20 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreLandlords could require written documentation of a tenant’s disability before allowing an assistance animal on their property under a bill considered Feb. 20 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 19 to a bill that would make changes to the education requirements for new real estate licensees in Nebraska.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would raise the state sales tax rate, end several state sales and use tax exemptions and impose a surtax on high incomes to pay for additional property tax credits and state aid to public schools.
Read MorePolice officers no longer would have a regular presence in Nebraska schools under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 14.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would restrict the use of room confinement for juveniles.
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