Governor’s education funding proposal advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would direct additional state funding to K-12 public schools.
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Geist to resign from Legislature to focus on mayoral race
Lincoln Sen. Suzanne Geist announced her resignation from the Legislature April 5, effective at the end of day April 6.
Read MoreDress code requirement added to dyslexia reporting bill, advanced to final round
Lawmakers expanded a bill that would collect data on students with dyslexia to include a proposed statewide student dress code before advancing the measure from select file April 4.
Read MoreOmnibus gaming bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and gave second-round approval April 4 to a bill that contains several updates to Nebraska gaming law.
Read MorePet insurance bill broadened to include telehealth provision, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a proposal April 4 that would create a state regulatory framework for the sale of pet insurance, which covers pet illness and accidents.
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Property tax package clears first round
A proposal to direct additional state funding to property tax relief while limiting the amount of property taxes public school districts could collect advanced from general file April 3 after a successful cloture motion.
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Armendariz brings moderate voice to the Capitol
According to Omaha Sen. Christy Armendariz, the most important approach that a person can take to life and lawmaking is to open one’s mind, talk less and listen more.
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Creation of broadband services office advanced from first round
A bill that would establish a state broadband office in Nebraska advanced from general file March 31 after a successful cloture motion.
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Income tax package advances after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to a proposal that would cut Nebraska’s top individual and corporate income tax rates to just under 4 percent beginning with tax year 2027.
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Repeal of concealed handgun permit requirement advanced to final round
A bill that would remove the requirement for a concealed handgun permit in Nebraska advanced from select file March 28 after a successful cloture motion.
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Senators approve legislative rule change
Lawmakers approved a change to the Legislature’s rules March 28 that limits the options available to senators to extend debate for the remainder of the legislative session.
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Statewide behavioral health model clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill to select file March 28 that would implement a statewide delivery model for behavioral health service provision in Nebraska.
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Flyer, communicator lands new role in the Legislature
As an airline pilot for 30 years, Sen. Loren Lippincott of Central City flew to destinations in 53 countries and all 50 states, but he has always considered Nebraska his home.
Read MoreBill would prohibit minors from attending drag shows
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 24 on a proposal that would prohibit a minor under the age of 19 from attending a drag show in Nebraska.
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Bills would create crimes for ‘digital grooming’ of minors, vulnerable adults
Two bills were heard in the Judiciary Committee March 23 that would create offenses for digital grooming of minors and vulnerable adults.
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