Elimination of school bus permits proposed
A bill that would streamline the licensing process for school bus operators was heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 31.
Read MoreA bill that would streamline the licensing process for school bus operators was heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 31.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill Jan. 31 that would delay the deadline for certifying state aid, budget authority and applicable allowable reserve percentages for state aid to schools.
Read MoreSen. Bruce Bostelman, who is rooted in small Nebraska farming communities, witnessed agriculture’s global scale on a recent trip to South Korea where he stood in a dockyard watching ships unload American grain.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would allow private donations to fund scholarships for students who attend private schools in Nebraska.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on four bills that would make adjustments and cuts to programs in the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Children and Family Services.
Read MoreA bill that would clear the way for qualified physicians to practice in other states through participation in an interstate compact was heard Jan. 19 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard a bill Jan. 18 that would allow first-time home buyers in Nebraska to deposit money in a dedicated, tax-advantaged savings account.
Read MoreNebraska dental assistants would have the option of becoming licensed under a bill heard Jan. 18 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreRedistricting and expansion of legislative oversight topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers.
Read MoreLawmakers considered several changes to gaming and liquor laws this year as well as a library regulation proposal.
Read MoreChild welfare, licensure and credentialing requirements and a fourth attempt to expand Medicaid topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreThe Legislature’s Revenue Committee considered bills this session that would provide agricultural property tax relief, grant tax credits for early childhood education professionals and modify arena turnback tax provisions.
Read MoreLawmakers considered several measures this session to make roads safer for cyclists and motorists, ease restrictions on certain farm vehicles and encourage organ donation.
Read MoreA governor’s veto of a bill that would make additional Nebraskans eligible for professional licensure was overridden by the Legislature
Read MoreThe governor vetoed a bill April 18 that would have added an independent commission to the Legislature’s redistricting process. The
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