Extension of workers’ compensation mental injury provisions approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 1 that repeals a sunset provision on workers’ compensation for some mental injuries. LB21, sponsored
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill March 1 that repeals a sunset provision on workers’ compensation for some mental injuries. LB21, sponsored
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would provide state funding to counties and cities. LB370,
Read MoreAfter two days of discussion on several motions, lawmakers voted Feb. 19 to cease debate and give second-round approval to
Read MoreMembers of the Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on three bills that would increase students’ access to adult and
Read MoreSenators passed a resolution on Feb. 4 to reauthorize a special investigative committee. LR20, introduced by Omaha Sen. Steve Lathrop,
Read MoreSenators gave first-round approval Feb. 1 to a bill that would repeal a sunset provision on workers’ compensation for some
Read MoreThe Executive Board considered a resolution that would reauthorize a special investigative committee during a hearing Jan. 28. Omaha Sen.
Read MoreA bill brought by the Business and Labor Committee and considered as part of the Legislature’s budget package was vetoed
Read MoreSenators voted April 3 to override a gubernatorial line-item veto of a provision in the state claims bill. LB1072, introduced
Read MoreClaims against the state would be approved by a bill advanced from general file March 15. If a person sues
Read MoreSenators passed a bill March 1 that enhances penalties for assaulting health care professionals. LB677, introduced by Omaha Sen. Steve
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a bill that would require the state Department of Health and Human
Read MoreSenators voted Feb. 16 to reauthorize legislative oversight of the Beatrice State Developmental Center (BSDC) until Jan. 2, 2013. LR365,
Read MoreSenators advanced a bill Feb. 15 that would enhance penalties for assaulting health care professionals. Under the original provisions of
Read MoreThe state Department of Labor would be authorized to fund job training for recipients of unemployment benefits under a bill
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