Lawmakers debate bill to limit insurance coverage for abortions
Senators began debate March 1 on a bill that would limit health insurance coverage for abortions in Nebraska. The federal
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Mandatory ignition interlocks considered for DUI
Those convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol would be required to install ignition interlock devices under a bill
Read MoreDUI charge could include controlled substances
The presence of illegal drugs and controlled substances in a driver’s blood or other bodily fluids would constitute driving under
Read MoreBill would privatize elevator, amusement ride inspections
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill that would makes changes to laws governing the
Read MoreBill restricting, capping telecommunications occupation taxes advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 28 to a bill that would cap telecommunications occupation taxes and restrict their application to
Read MoreEducation cuts advance, fee increase eliminated
Lawmakers gave second-round approval Feb. 28 to a bill containing recommendations prepared by the Education Committee in anticipation of budget
Read MoreEconomic development bill amended, advanced
Senators gave second-round approval Feb. 28 to a bill that would give cities more revenue sources to fund economic development
Read MoreBill would require escort agency permits
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that would create a permit structure for escort agencies. LB513,
Read MoreVoter identification proposals examined
Voter identification proposals examined Members of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard two bills Feb. 24 to add
Read MoreMental health history could prevent firearm purchases
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a bill that would make mental health records accessible when conducting background
Read MoreEconomic forecasting board revises revenue projections upward
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board provided some optimism for the state’s revenue outlook during its first meeting of the
Read MoreProposal to cap telecommunications occupation taxes debated
A bill that would phase out municipal occupation taxes on telecommunications services was debated on general file Feb. 24 and
Read MoreGovernment services consolidation proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill regarding the potential consolidation of government
Read MoreMore provisional ballots could be counted in elections
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would allow a person who
Read MoreLearning community membership could be changed, reduced
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would reduce the number of learning community coordinating council
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