Economic forecasting board maintains current revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted to reaffirm the state’s revenue projections during its Feb. 24 meeting at the Capitol.
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PTSD pilot program considered
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill meant to address the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder in Nebraska’s largest city.
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Grants sought to bolster infrastructure ahead of missile project
A multi-million-dollar grant fund would be established to aid panhandle communities as they prepare for an influx of contractors to upgrade the area’s aging ICBM missile system under a bill considered Feb. 23 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Updates to child abuse, neglect definitions proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would redefine child abuse and neglect in Nebraska.
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Nursing workforce measure considered
A bill intended to alleviate a nursing workforce crisis in Nebraska was considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 22.
Read MoreVaping excise tax proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a proposal to impose a state excise tax on vaping products.
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Highway bonding proposal considered
The state could use bond proceeds to speed completion of Nebraska’s expressway system under a bill heard Feb. 22 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreBill would eliminate waiting period on voting rights
Nebraskans who have been convicted of a felony would have their voting rights automatically restored upon completion of their sentence or probation under a bill considered Feb. 22 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreBill would create Malcolm X state holiday
Nebraska would celebrate a new state holiday under a bill considered Feb. 22 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Voter approval for certain school bonds advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 22 to a bill intended to ensure that voters must approve certain bonds issued to pay for the construction of school buildings.
Read MoreDyslexia reporting requirement clears first round
The state would collect data on students with dyslexia under a bill advanced by lawmakers Feb. 22.
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Czech heritage license plates clear first round
A bill that would create a new specialty license plate celebrating Czech heritage advanced from general file Feb. 22.
Read MoreState infrastructure grant program considered
Nebraska municipalities of any size could apply for state grant funding for infrastructure projects under a bill heard by the Urban Affairs Committee Feb. 21.
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Bill would bar inquiries into college applicants’ criminal history
Nebraska’s public higher education institutions could not ask about a person’s criminal background when they apply for admission under a bill heard Feb. 21 by the Education Committee.
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Chief justice notes successes, challenges
Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Heavican delivered his State of the Judiciary address to lawmakers Feb. 21.
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