HMO assessment program advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill intended to increase Medicaid provider reimbursement rates without the use of general fund dollars.
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Cryptocurrency kiosk regulation advanced
A measure that would make operators of controllable electronic records, such as cryptocurrency, subject to regulation under the Nebraska Money Transmitters Act advanced from the first round of debate Feb. 11.
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Bill would extend unemployment, other benefits to DACA recipients
Members of the Business and Labor Committee considered a bill Feb. 10 that seeks to provide public benefits to work-authorized immigrants in Nebraska.
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Street improvement district changes considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would eliminate a disparity in how Nebraska cities pay for street improvements.
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Property tax relief through increased school funding proposed
A bill that seeks to reduce local property taxes by increasing state funding for public schools was considered Feb. 10 by the Education Committee.
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Youth employment pilot program considered
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 10 that seeks to provide employment opportunities for historically underserved youth in Nebraska.
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Bill would grant state auditor casino revenue oversight
The state auditor of public accounts would be able to scrutinize the books of authorized Nebraska gaming operators under a bill heard by the General Affairs Committee Feb. 10.
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Postpartum home visitation program narrowed, advanced
A proposal intended to connect postpartum mothers and infants enrolled in Medicaid with in-home support services was amended and advanced from general file Feb. 10.
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Clouse carves out a space at the Capitol
Sen. Stan Clouse has no shortage of pictures of his impressive wood carvings to display. What started out as a way to cope with the loss of his young son has turned into a lifelong hobby and creative outlet for the Kearney senator.
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School athletics, bathroom access bill considered
An expanded version of a failed measure from last session that would have restricted K-12 student access to school facilities
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Bill would revive tax credit scholarship program
Nebraskans again could receive a tax credit for contributions to organizations that grant scholarships to students to attend private school under a bill heard Feb. 6 by the Revenue Committee.
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Affordable housing tax credit expansion amended, advanced
A bill intended to create additional investment in affordable housing and child care programs in Nebraska advanced from select file Feb. 7 after lawmakers clarified how its provisions would affect passthrough entities.
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Convention center turnback proposal amended, advanced
A bill intended to aid the development of a proposed Lincoln convention center advanced to the final round of debate Feb. 7 after lawmakers amended it to ensure transparency in the process.
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Age verification for social media use proposed
Nebraska minors would need parental consent before creating a social media account under a proposal considered Feb. 6 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Bill would eliminate child care assistance sunset date
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would eliminate a scheduled sunset date on expanded eligibility for the state’s Child Care Subsidy program.
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