von Gillern builds on leadership experience
Sen. R. Brad von Gillern knew that he needed sign-off from one person before making his latest foray into public service as a first-time candidate for elected office — his wife, Mary.
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Medicaid dental reimbursement increase considered
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that seeks to increase access to dental services for Nebraska Medicaid recipients.
Read MoreBill to address nuclear, hydrogen workforce needs considered
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a measure that would require the state Department of Economic Development to create a work group to determine the workforce training needs of the nuclear and hydrogen industries.
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Juvenile treatment center program sought
A bill that seeks to create a pilot program in Lancaster County to provide mental health services, family outreach, education and family reunification services to juveniles was considered Feb. 15 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MorePrivacy sought for nonprofit info
A bill meant to protect the privacy of certain personal information was heard Feb. 16 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreNational Guard tuition assistance expanded, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file Feb. 16 intended to enhance the state tuition support program for Nebraska National Guard members.
Read MorePet insurance proposal clears first round
A bill that would create a state regulatory framework for the sale of pet insurance, which covers pet illness and accidents, advanced from general file Feb. 16.
Read MoreJuvenile confinement reporting changes considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill that would change certain reporting requirements for room confinement of juveniles in a detention facility.
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State grant would help rebuild camp destroyed by wildfire
The state would help rebuild and expand a 4-H camp in north-central Nebraska under a bill heard Feb. 15 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreDriving card proposed for some documented non-citizens
Certain federally authorized, non-citizen Nebraska residents could qualify for a driving privilege card under a bill considered Feb. 14 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read MoreBill would cap minimum wage increases
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would cap upcoming annual cost-of-living increases to the state’s minimum wage.
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Statewide model school dress code considered
A measure that would require all school districts in Nebraska to adopt a written dress code and grooming policy was considered Feb. 14 by the Education Committee.
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Expanded disabled veteran parking proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would allow veterans who have been issued a Disabled American Veteran license plate to park in handicapped designated stalls.
Read MoreAdditional right-to-farm protections proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would further restrict nuisance lawsuits against Nebraska agricultural operations.
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School athletics, bathroom access proposal considered
Nebraska students would be required to use school bathrooms and play on school sports teams based on their sex assigned at birth rather than their gender identity under a bill heard Feb. 13 by the Education Committee.
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