Proposal would cut income tax rates to 3.99 percent by 2027
Nebraska’s top individual and corporate income tax rates would fall to just under 4 percent over the next several years under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Revenue Committee.
Read More
Abortion restrictions proposed
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard six hours of testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that would prohibit abortions in all but the earliest weeks of pregnancy in most cases.
Read MoreArray of criminal justice reform programs proposed
A bill that would establish a variety of criminal justice reform programs was heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 1.
Read MoreCounty jail program funding sought
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that seeks to help certain counties enhance treatment, rehabilitation and diversion programming.
Read MoreCap on school district property tax increases proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that would limit annual increases in the amount of property taxes collected by Nebraska public school districts.
Read More
Proposal to create ‘parents’ bill of rights’ considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill intended, in part, to ensure parental access to learning materials and curriculum in public schools.
Read More
Funds sought for possible Lincoln convention center
A proposal considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Jan. 31 could provide a partial funding source for a future convention center in Lincoln.
Read MoreMicrochip bill seeks to meet federal program requirements
A proposal that would attempt to align Nebraska’s economic development structure with the requirements of a federal microchip grant program
Read MoreBill would allow creation of ‘silent’ trusts
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would allow the creation of silent trusts — also referred to as confidential trusts — in Nebraska.
Read More
Youth minimum wage considered
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would create a youth minimum wage and a training wage for certain new employees in Nebraska.
Read MoreRetention program for Nebraska teaching graduates considered
A new loan program would require graduates of the state’s teacher education programs to teach in Nebraska public schools under a bill heard Jan. 30 by the Education Committee.
Read More
Teacher recruitment and retention grants proposed
Nebraska would offer $5,000 grants to recruit and retain new teachers under a bill heard Jan. 30 by the Education Committee.
Read More
Bill would expand farm winery provisions
Farm wineries would be authorized to sell alcoholic beverages produced by other manufacturers under certain circumstances under a bill heard by the General Affairs Committee Jan. 30.
Read More
Bill targets political use of state funds
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill intended to ensure that state funds not be used for political purposes.
Read More
Fredrickson brings a focus on service to the Capitol
Sen. John Fredrickson has always known he wanted to help make a difference in people’s lives. The only question was how best to be of service.
Read More