Cigarette tax increase considered
Nebraska’s cigarette tax would triple under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee March 4. LB436, introduced by Grand Island
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Bill would abolish the death penalty
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that would repeal Nebraska’s death penalty. LB276, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreBill would increase bartender and liquor licensee liability
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 3 on a bill that would create a cause of action against bartenders or
Read MoreBill would promote SNAP, eliminate asset test
Senators advanced a bill March 3 that would create a plan for Nebraska to share information about the federal Supplemental
Read MoreAg land valuation proposals heard
The valuation of agricultural land would be affected by a bill and proposed constitutional amendment heard by the Revenue Committee
Read MoreMeasure would extend recall to more officeholders
Constitutional officers and some board members would be subject to recall from office under a proposal heard March 4 by
Read MoreIncome tax credit for ag land property tax proposed
Farmers and ranches would receive a credit for property taxes paid on agricultural land under a bill heard by the
Read MoreMeasure would expand impeachable offenses
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 4 on a proposed change to the Nebraska constitution regarding
Read MoreBill would require immigration status check based on reasonable suspicion
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 2 on a bill that would require law enforcement officials with reasonable suspicion to
Read MoreLearning community’s free transportation requirements could change
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill that would change transportation requirements for students in a learning
Read MoreLife without parole provisions clarified
Senators gave final approval March 4 to a bill that clarifies provisions of Nebraska law regarding the penalty for a
Read MorePenalties increased for unlawful intrusion
A bill that increases penalties for unlawful intrusion received final approval March 4. Under LB61, introduced by Elk Creek Sen.
Read MoreBill extends fluoridation opt-out
Senators passed a bill March 4 that eliminates a deadline for cities and villages to opt out of Nebraska’s mandatory
Read MorePostsecondary education program changes approved
The Legislature passed a bill March 4 that makes a variety of changes to positions and programs at the University
Read MoreSenators approve NET changes
Lawmakers passed a bill March 4 that eliminates one of the two required locations for an educational television network. LB331,
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