Bill would change Medicaid rate calculation for nursing facilities
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 25 on a bill that seeks to help struggling nursing facilities in Nebraska.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 25 on a bill that seeks to help struggling nursing facilities in Nebraska.
Read MoreNebraska would increase assistance available to startup companies through the state Department of Economic Development under a bill heard March 13 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee considered a proposal March 12 that would increase funding for pancreatic cancer research.
Read MoreMore money would be available for grants to counties to alleviate jail overcrowding under a bill heard March 6 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreThe state would increase funding for a statewide competitive grant program targeted at violence prevention under a bill considered March 6 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 13 to four bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s adjustment proposal to the state’s $8.8 billion budget.
Read MoreSupporters of the University of Nebraska turned out for a Feb. 14 four and a half hour hearing of the Appropriations Committee to oppose funding cuts.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill intended to assist counties facing costs from correctional institution incidents.
Read MoreThe state would step in to rectify a developmental disability provider payment gap from 2016 under a bill heard Feb. 12 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on proposed changes to the use of Title X funding that would impact disbursement to health clinics that also provide abortion services.
Read MoreMid-biennium adjustments to the state’s budget package were considered by the Appropriations Committee Jan. 22. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget passed in odd-numbered years and adjustments made during legislative sessions held in even-numbered years.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would increase rates for providers of community-based developmental disability services.
Read MoreA bill aimed at reducing child welfare caseloads was considered March 14 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreA program designed to provide information technology (IT) skills to Nebraska high school and community college students would receive continued funding under a bill heard March 7 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would provide additional funds for the Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) Grant Program Act.
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