Inland port measure, child care grant programs approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 intended to give community members greater say in the development of a proposed inland port district in Omaha.
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Insurance omnibus measure clears final round
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 that makes a number of changes to insurance regulation and real estate law in Nebraska.
Read MoreOpioid fund changes approved
Nebraska will have new tools to address the state’s opioid crisis under a bill passed by lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreCash amusement device, co-branded alcohol regulations approved
Senators passed a bill April 11 to regulate mechanical amusement devices and co-branded alcohol in Nebraska.
Read MoreRecognition of tribal involuntary commitment orders approved
Lawmakers passed a proposal April 11 meant to facilitate cooperation between tribal, state and local authorities regarding involuntary commitment of tribal members.
Read MoreiHub funding removed from documentary stamp tax proposal
A bill that would increase a tax paid by the seller of a house advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after lawmakers amended it to modify the distribution of the proceeds.
Read MoreTax relief proposal amended to remove rate increase, advanced
A proposal to generate state revenue that would be used to provide additional property tax relief advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after senators amended it to strike a proposed sales tax rate increase.
Read MoreHistory Nebraska to become code agency
A state agency with a recent history of controversy will be placed under the direct authority of the governor by a bill passed April 11.
Read MoreADC child support income exclusion approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 that changes how child support is handled for Nebraska recipients of the Aid to Dependent Children program.
Read MoreForeign land purchase measure approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 that requires an affidavit for real property purchases near sensitive military areas in Nebraska.
Read MoreMedicaid dental reimbursement increased
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill that seeks to increase access to dental services for Nebraska Medicaid recipients.
Read MoreOmnibus education bill approved
Senators passed a proposal April 11 that updates the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act and includes several other education-related measures.
Read MorePrescription drug donation program created
Nebraska will establish a program to allow the donation of prescription drugs under a bill passed April 11.
Read MoreColorectal cancer screening coverage updated
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a measure that changes provisions related to insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening.
Read MoreFirefighter retirement changes clear final round
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 that makes changes to the retirement system for certain Nebraska firefighters.
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