Funds sought for northeast Nebraska water project
A state fund would be tapped to address drinking water and infrastructure needs in rural northeast Nebraska under a bill considered by the Appropriations Committee March 14.
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Bed-and-breakfast regulation changes proposed
State law regulating bed-and-breakfast establishments in Nebraska would be updated under a bill considered March 14 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreBill would strengthen criminal disclosure limits
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that seeks to strengthen existing limits on an employer’s ability to inquire about an applicant’s criminal history.
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Home inspector registry updates proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would standardize the registration process for home inspectors in Nebraska.
Read MoreBill would fund lead service line replacement
The state would provide funds to assist in the replacement of lead service lines to homes in Nebraska under a bill considered March 13.
Read MoreProposal would fund school safety task force recommendations
Two new grant programs would fund safety-related upgrades for Nebraska school buildings and additional mental health services for students under a bill heard March 13 by the Education Committee.
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Reverse osmosis funds sought for private wells
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would provide state funds for reverse osmosis systems in rural parts of the state.
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Bill would classify app drivers as contract workers
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would ensure Nebraskans who engage in marketplace network platforms remain independent contractors.
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Omnibus liquor bill amended, advanced
A proposal related to liquor importation in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus liquor bill and advanced from general file March 13.
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Eclectic path brings Hardin to Legislature
A wooden business card holder sits on Sen. Brian Hardin’s desk, engraved with his name and district number — a gift from US Senator Adrian Smith. It was Smith’s father, Neal, who first suggested that Hardin run for the open seat in Legislative District 48.
Read MoreFunds sought for foster care transition program
The Legislature would provide funds to expand a program that assists youth transitioning out of the state’s foster care system under a bill considered March 9 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreDirect cash assistance increase proposed
A bill intended to increase access to direct cash assistance for low-income families in Nebraska was considered by the Health and Human Services Committee March 8.
Read MoreBill would increase child welfare provider rates
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 8 on a bill that would increase child welfare provider rates in Nebraska.
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‘Clean slate’ relief for tenants proposed
Tenants could have records of past wrongful eviction actions sealed under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee March 8.
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Proposal would return Nebraska to two-house legislature
Nebraska no longer would be the nation’s only one-house legislative system under a proposed constitutional amendment considered March 9 by the Executive Board.
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