Additional requirements could be added to high school civics courses
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would add requirements to high school civics education curricula.
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Municipal bidding procedure waiver advanced
Cities and villages in Nebraska would be able to waive municipal bidding procedures when required to comply with a federal
Read MoreMotorcycle helmet law repeal heard
Motorcyclists who are at least 21 years old would not be required to wear a helmet under a bill heard
Read MoreBill would extend fluoridation opt-out
Senators advanced a bill from general file Feb. 14 that would eliminate a deadline for cities and villages to opt
Read MoreDrug incineration program bill clears first round
Nebraska pharmacies could participate in a nationwide drug disposal program under a bill given first-round approval Feb. 14. Grand Island
Read MoreAdvanced bill calls for honey standard
The state Department of Agriculture would adopt a standard for honey under a bill debated on general file Feb. 11
Read MoreBill would change calculations for school retirement system
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would increase a salary cap and eliminate
Read MoreBill would repeal in-state tuition for immigrants
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would repeal in-state tuition rates at Nebraska’s universities and
Read MoreSales tax and higher fuel tax could fund roads
Bills that would dedicate a portion of the state sales tax and raise the motor fuel tax to fund roads
Read MoreProposals for interstate pipeline regulations considered
Interstate pipelines would need to obtain Public Service Commission (PSC) approval and provide financial assurances under three bill heard by
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Sen. Larson eager to learn the ropes
Choosing a college is a big decision; a decision Sen. Tyson Larson made as many young people do – with an eye on independence.
Read MoreVegetation management addition to division fence law advances
Landowners with division fences would be required to keep their side in good repair and clear of disruptive vegetation under
Read MoreMotor vehicle tax for 14- to 20-year-old vehicles considered
Owners of older vehicles would be subject to the state motor vehicle tax under a bill heard by the Revenue
Read MoreEarly permanency hearings proposed for younger children
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would shorten the minimum timespan for holding a permanency
Read MoreBill calling for more information in adoption process advances
Senators voted to advance a bill Feb. 10 that would give adoptive parents more access to information about children being
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