State could provide assistance for infrastructure improvements
Municipalities, natural gas utilities and water utilities undergoing infrastructure improvements could apply for state assistance under a bill heard by
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Bill would give judges more authority over juveniles probation terms
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would give the Juvenile Court more authority over a
Read MoreRenewable energy tier for Nebraska Advantage Act proposed
Renewable energy companies could receive refunds of sales taxes paid for qualified projects under a bill heard by the Revenue
Read MoreBill would enhance disease and immunization monitoring
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill meant to improve the sharing of electronic
Read MoreBill would authorize partners’ STD treatment
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would allow expedited partner therapy (EPT)
Read MoreHandgun application fees could increase
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a bill that would increase fees for obtaining a handgun. LB658, introduced
Read MoreBill would increase the minimum distance required for funeral picketers
A bill that would increase the minimum distance required for picketing funerals advanced from general file Feb. 23. LB284, introduced
Read MoreBill would remove Knox County wind turbine tax credit
Wind facilities that paid personal property taxes on wind turbines would be required to pay the full nameplate capacity tax
Read MoreBill eliminating city, county and NRD aid clears second round
State aid to municipalities, counties and natural resources districts is a step closer to elimination under a bill advanced from
Read MoreElectoral College changes proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on two bills that would alter how Nebraska’s five
Read MoreBills would address condominium and homeowners’ association liens
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony on two bills Feb. 22 that would address the issue of condominium
Read MoreBill would provide early release incentives for good behavior
A bill that could further reduce incarceration time for well-behaved inmates and parolees advanced from general file Feb. 22. Currently,
Read MoreFederal funds sought for beginning farmer program
State funding for administration of the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Act could be replaced with federal funds under a bill
Read MoreCuts to preservation fund proposed
The Nebraska Cultural Preservation Endowment Fund would receive half the general fund transfers currently intended for it under a bill
Read MoreBill expanding revenue sources for local economic development projects advances
Cities could use more revenue sources to fund economic development projects under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 22.
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