Variety of measures seek millions for affordable housing
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 8 on several measures aimed at addressing Nebraska’s housing shortage by devoting more state funds to existing programs.
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Committee hears updates on Omaha pandemic funding
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would update the Economic Recovery Act passed by the Legislature in 2022 to fund pandemic recovery projects, mainly in North and South Omaha.
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Tax credit scholarship bill clears first round after cloture vote
Nebraskans could receive a tax credit for contributions to organizations that grant scholarships to students to attend private school under a bill advanced from general file March 8.
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Proposal would expand transportation program to add infrastructure
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would expand a state transportation program to include certain infrastructure improvements.
Read MoreChanges to school suspension, expulsion considered
The Education Committee heard testimony March 7 on bills intended to prevent the suspension of young students and ensure expelled students are able to graduate on time.
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New state housing department considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would create an executive branch state agency focused on housing and urban development in Nebraska.
Read MoreBill would require two-person freight train crews
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill intended to improve train safety in Nebraska.
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Transportation program expansion considered
A bill that would increase the funding cap for a state road improvement program and expand it to include livestock production and processing was heard in the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee March 7.
Read MoreMeasure would require blocked crossing reports
Railroad companies would be required to report incidents of blocked crossings under a bill heard March 6 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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Proposal would create Holocaust education grant program
The Education Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill intended to give Nebraska educators the support they need to teach about the Holocaust and other acts of genocide.
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Insurance innovation program considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would create a program to allow entities to temporarily test insurance products or services in Nebraska.
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Legislature gains energetic spirit in Hughes
For a fitness-minded lawmaker like Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward, serving in the Legislature can present many pitfalls.
Read MoreConsumption tax proposals considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 3 on measures that would replace most state taxes with a consumption tax on new goods and services.
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Potential third term proposed for legislators
The Executive Board heard testimony March 3 on a proposed constitutional change to legislative term limits.
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Repeal of concealed handgun permit requirement clears first round
A bill that would remove the requirement for a concealed handgun permit in Nebraska was amended and advanced from general file March 3 after a successful cloture motion.
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