Session Review: Business and Labor
Senators passed several measures this session to expand business opportunities and increased compensation provided to the families of first responders who die in the line of duty.
Read MoreSenators passed several measures this session to expand business opportunities and increased compensation provided to the families of first responders who die in the line of duty.
Read MoreAmong the proposals advanced by the Revenue Committee this session is a package of bills that cut individual and corporate income tax rates, speed up the phaseout of state taxation of Social Security income and expand a program intended to offset property taxes used to fund education.
Read MoreFunding for pandemic recovery projects across Nebraska, municipal law updates and expedited review changes for tax increment financing were among the topics taken up by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreSenators gave final approval April 12 to a bill directing federal and state dollars to pandemic recovery efforts across the state.
Read MoreBusinesses that employ felons may apply for a state income tax credit under a proposal passed by lawmakers April 12.
Read MoreSmall businesses struggling during certain qualifying events are eligible for a grant program under a bill passed April 13.
Read MoreSenators passed a bill April 12 that makes several changes to state laws governing Nebraska municipalities.
Read MoreA bill on final reading intended to ensure that Nebraska students receive education on the Holocaust was amended to remove a provision related to slavery in America after lawmakers voted to return it to select file April 11.
Read MoreA bill establishing expedited review of so-called “micro” tax-increment financing projects passed April 12.
Read MoreA bill that would offer financial assistance to struggling small businesses during certain qualifying events was amended and advanced from select file April 11.
Read MoreA bill on final reading that would direct federal and state dollars to pandemic recovery efforts across the state was returned to select file and amended April 7.
Read MoreA bill intended to ensure that Nebraska students receive education on the Holocaust and other acts of genocide advanced to the final round of debate April 7 after lawmakers amended it to clarify which events those lessons would cover.
Read MoreA bill on final reading that would create a state income tax credit for businesses that hire felons was narrowed April 7 after lawmakers voted to return it to select file.
Read MoreAn attempt to override a veto and require Gov. Pete Ricketts to apply for a second round of federal emergency rental assistance fell short April 5.
Read MoreA bill originally intended to focus on COVID-19 recovery efforts in North Omaha was broadened and advanced from select file March 31.
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