Expansion of Medicaid fraud investigation powers advanced
A bill that would update several provisions of the Nebraska False Medicaid Claims Act was advanced from general file Jan. 23.
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School supply reimbursement proposed
Nebraska teachers could be reimbursed up to $300 for the purchase of school supplies under a bill considered by the Education Committee Jan. 22.Â
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Interoperability of 911, mental health hotline discussed
Callers to Nebraska’s 911 service system could be connected to the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline and vice versa under a bill heard Jan. 22 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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Easing of occupational licensure clears first round
Senators advanced a bill from general file Jan. 22 aimed at alleviating some occupational licensure regulations in Nebraska.
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State procurement changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 22 to a bill that would make a number of changes to the process the state uses to obtain goods and services.
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Lawmakers adopt bill intro cap, retain secret ballots for leadership roles
Following consideration of more than a dozen measures over five days of debate, lawmakers ended their discussion Jan. 19 of
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Governor calls for property tax relief, workforce development
Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted proposals to reduce property taxes, support local businesses and assist workforce development efforts in his State of the State address Jan. 18.
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Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 116 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 17.
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Changes to inland port authority act considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 16 on a proposal to update a state law intended to coordinate development of large commercial and industrial projects in Nebraska.
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Day nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 16 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Senators reconvened Jan. 12 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Legislative rules debate begins, two changes adopted
Lawmakers began discussion Jan. 11 on several proposed changes to the permanent rules that govern the legislative process.
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Day seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 11 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to continue introduction of new bills.
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