Teaching certification reciprocity for military spouses advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill intended to speed the issuance of teaching certificates to military spouses.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill intended to speed the issuance of teaching certificates to military spouses.
Read MoreThe state highway commission could issue up to $400 million in bonds over the next six years to speed completion of the state’s expressway system under a bill considered March 3 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony March 1 on a proposal that would restrict the length of certain trains in Nebraska.
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that would create a five-year community school pilot program administered by the state Department of Education.
Read MoreNew behavioral awareness and mental health training initiatives would receive a portion of state lottery funds under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreNebraska cities would have greater flexibility in designating areas as extremely blighted under a bill considered Jan. 26 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 18 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 104 measures introduced were:
LB489, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, which would require a financial stability and service capability analysis for certain state contracts;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 68 measures introduced were:
LB314, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Rich Pahls, which would change provisions related to insurance coverage of telehealth;
Read MoreSenators gathered at the State Capitol Jan. 6 to open the first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreLawmakers addressed a crisis at the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers, made several changes to licensure requirements for health care professionals and revised laws governing public benefits.
Read MoreProposals to address blighted property, affordable housing needs and municipal law were among the topics taken up by the Legislature this session.
Read MoreA bill that changes provider notification procedures for state-contracted managed care companies that deliver Medicaid services passed Aug. 4.
Read MoreSenators gave final approval July 31 to a bill that makes several changes to state law governing cities and villages.
Read MoreA bill that would change provider notification procedures for state-contracted managed care companies that deliver Medicaid services advanced from general file July 22.
Read MoreA bill to give certain Nebraska towns more flexibility in responding to catastrophic flooding was amended to become an omnibus municipal bill and advanced from general file March 11.
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