Financing program for healthful food outlets stalls
A bill that would have created a financing program to improve access to healthful foods in underserved communities failed to
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Telecommunications occupation taxes restricted
Members of the Legislature approved a bill May 12 to cap telecommunications occupation taxes and restrict their application to telecommunications
Read MoreMotorcycle safety course reimbursement ends
A $75 state subsidy for motorcycle education providers is discontinued by a bill approved on May 12. LB170, introduced by
Read MoreCourt provisions could be revised
Senators advanced a bill May 9 that would revise state and county court provisions. Norfolk Sen. Mike Flood introduced LB669,
Read MoreBill requiring state application to Environmental Trust for water funding approved
The state Department of Natural Resources will apply to the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund to receive funds for water projects
Read MoreSales tax dollars for roads projects approved
The state will direct 0.25 cents of its 5.5-cent sales tax to roads projects two years from now under a
Read MoreConservation program for at-risk youth approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 11 to a bill creating a conservation program for at-risk youth. LB549, introduced by Omaha
Read MorePenalties for driving under the influence could be increased
Senators advanced a bill May 10 that would revise penalties for drinking and driving under the influence and the duty
Read MoreJob training fund approved for internships
A bill that allows certain companies to apply for job training grants to hire college students for paid internships received
Read MoreLegislature passes budget
Lawmakers approved a state budget on final reading May 11 that will result in general fund appropriations totaling $7 billion
Read MoreReal estate brokers may form business corporations
Senators gave final approval May 11 to a bill that exempts realtors from the Nebraska Professional Corporation Act. Sponsored by
Read MoreNebraska joins compact to remove educational barriers for military children
Senators passed a bill May 10 that will ease the transition of moving to the state for children whose parents
Read MoreCampaign finance compromise advances
Lawmakers rejected a bid to repeal Nebraska’s Campaign Finance Limitation Act (CFLA) May 9, choosing instead to amend the state’s
Read MoreBill seeks to help Lincoln horse racing track
A bill originally introduced to clarify the terms of members of the State Racing Commission was amended May 9 to
Read MoreConsolidation of economic development reports approved
Senators gave final approval May 10 to a bill that consolidates the state’s economic development reporting process. LB404, introduced by
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