The Appropriations Committee heard joint testimony Feb. 18 on five bills comprising the governor’s biennial budget proposal. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget passed in odd numbered years.
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The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 18 on a bill intended to increase the number of skilled tradespeople in Nebraska.
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She may be settling into her Capitol office in Lincoln, but there is no mistaking where Sen. Tanya Storer’s heart lies. One office wall holds a portrait of her competing in cutting — one of three events she qualified in for National High School Finals Rodeo during her teen years.
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The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would merge two state agencies tasked with safeguarding, regulating and monitoring Nebraska’s water resources.
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Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would tighten restrictions on Nebraska providers of medications used to perform chemical abortions.
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The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a proposal to modify or eliminate more than three dozen state-established entities.
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The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill intended to manage the impact of cryptocurrency mining operations on Nebraska’s electrical grid.
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Members of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a measure that would create a new state agency to analyze and review Nebraska’s regulatory requirements.
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A new crime of assaulting a sports official would be created under a measure considered Feb. 12 by the Judiciary Committee.
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The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that would provide state-funded scholarships for Nebraska foster youth and their siblings to attend private schools.
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A proposal that would grant special education staff additional paid time to complete administrative tasks was discussed Feb. 11 by the Education Committee.
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A bill aimed at safeguarding electric facilities near sensitive military installations advanced to final reading Feb. 13 after senators modified provisions intended to ensure equipment made by a foreign adversary cannot be installed during maintenance or upgrades.
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The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that seeks to expand transitional services to young adults regardless of immigration status who are involved in the state’s foster care and juvenile justice systems.
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Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 13 that would prevent a private entity from being liable in a class action resulting from a cybersecurity event in certain circumstances.
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Certain telecommunications companies could seek relief from landline telephone service regulations under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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