Employer tax credit for student loan repayments proposed
Nebraska employers would receive a tax credit for repaying qualified employees’ student loans under a proposal heard Jan. 28 by the Revenue Committee.
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Bill introduction begins
Senators reconvened Jan. 7 to begin introduction of new bills.
Read MoreSales tax exemption proposed for menstrual hygiene products
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would exempt tampons and other menstrual hygiene products from state sales and use tax.
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Committee hears updates on Omaha pandemic funding
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would update the Economic Recovery Act passed by the Legislature in 2022 to fund pandemic recovery projects, mainly in North and South Omaha.
Read MoreFinancial literacy requirements proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on two bills intended to improve Nebraska students’ personal finance skills.
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Injury leave for school employees considered
School employees who are injured by another person while at work would receive injury leave under a bill heard Feb. 3 by the Education Committee.
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Allocation of lottery funds for education proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 21 on a bill that would allocate lottery funds to certain education-related grant programs for the next several years.
Read MoreHemp regulatory plan proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that would regulate the growing and handling of industrial hemp in Nebraska.
Read MoreLegislative oversight sought for mental health facilities
The Legislature would create a special committee to look into state-licensed care facilities under a measure considered by the Executive Board Feb. 21.
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Craighead focuses on the positive
Years before her election to the Legislature, Joni Craighead was dispensing valuable advice in the form of her first book, “First Impressions: Tips to Enhance Your Image:”
Read MoreExpansion of early childhood education grants considered
Child care providers could receive early childhood education grants under a bill heard by the Education Committee March 9. LB489,
Read MoreChanges to marijuana-related crimes proposed
Penalties for possession and manufacture of some marijuana-based products would be created and enhanced under legislation heard by the Judiciary
Read MoreSession Review: Executive Board
The Legislature’s Executive Board initiated an in-depth investigation into the handling of a former prison inmate suspected of multiple homicides.
Read MoreEarly childhood education coordination and funding discussed
Members of the Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on two bills that would support early childhood education efforts in
Read MoreAgency reporting changes considered
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on two bills that would change agency reporting requirements.
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