Education board changes approved
Senators approved a bill March 4 that eliminates the per diem for the Board of Educational Land and Funds. LB332,
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Northern Ireland investment restrictions eliminated
A bill that eliminates restrictions on investments in Northern Ireland by the state of Nebraska was given final approval March
Read MoreMore information provided in adoption process
Senators gave final approval March 4 to a bill that gives adoptive parents more access to information about children being
Read MoreInsurance coverage limits for abortions advanced
Senators advanced a bill March 2 that would limit health insurance coverage for abortions in Nebraska. The federal Patient Protection
Read MoreDrug incineration program approved
Nebraska pharmacies can participate in a nationwide drug disposal program under a bill given final approval March 4. Currently, state
Read MoreBill authorizing public breast-feeding approved
Senators gave final approval March 4 to a bill that allows a mother to breast-feed a child in public. Fullerton
Read MoreState to have honey standard
The state Department of Agriculture will adopt a standard for honey pursuant to a bill passed by the Legislature March
Read MoreMunicipal bidding procedure waiver approved
Cities and villages in Nebraska are able to waive municipal bidding procedures when required to comply with a federal grant,
Read MoreCity, county and NRD state aid programs discontinued
State aid programs to municipalities, counties and natural resources districts are discontinued under a bill approved by the Legislature March
Read MoreDivision fence law requires tree management
Division fences must be kept in good repair and clear of disruptive trees under a bill approved by the Legislature
Read MoreBill could secure state tobacco settlement funds
Nebraska would adopt additional cigarette regulations under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee March 2. LB590, introduced by Grand
Read MoreOnline petition signature collection proposed
Sponsors of initiative, referenda and recall petitions in Nebraska would have the option of gathering signatures online under a bill
Read MoreBrain injury support sought for veterans
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 2 on a bill that would create the Brain Injury
Read MoreFlat rate state income tax proposed
Nebraska would institute flat rates for individual and corporate income taxes under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee March
Read MoreRefunding bonds and higher levy rates considered for school bonds
School districts would have additional tools to service bonds authorized under the federal stimulus act and bonds financing health and
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