Holocaust education measure approved
Nebraska’s social studies education standards will be updated to include content on the Holocaust under a bill approved by lawmakers April 13.
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Rural development tax credit increased
Additional tax incentives are available for certain livestock modernization or expansion projects and other qualifying rural Nebraska businesses under a bill passed by lawmakers April 13.
Read MoreTeacher certification changes, loan assistance authorized
Lawmakers approved a bill April 13 intended to address a shortage of teachers in Nebraska schools.
Read MoreRacetrack casino regulations updated
A bill updating Nebraska’s gaming regulations for horse racetrack casinos and the commission that governs them passed April 13.
Read MoreImagiNE Act reporting requirements, other provisions updated
Lawmakers approved a measure April 13 that modifies Nebraska’s main business tax incentive program.
Read MoreSales and use tax measures approved
A bill containing several state sales and use tax proposals, including one that increases the amount businesses receive for collecting and remitting the tax, received final approval from lawmakers April 13.
Read MoreTurnback tax expansion, postcard cleanup measure approved
Parking facilities for convention centers and arenas qualify for state turnback tax assistance under a bill passed by senators April 13.
Read MoreAgriculture omnibus bill passed
A bill that includes several measures heard by the Agriculture Committee this session received final approval from lawmakers April 13.
Read MoreOmnibus election bill clears final round
Lawmakers gave final approval April 13 to a bill that makes a number of changes to Nebraska’s election laws.
Read MoreDevelopmental disability waiver approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 13 intended to supplement existing services for children with developmental disabilities in Nebraska.
Read MoreOmnibus child welfare bill approved
Senators passed an omnibus child welfare measure April 13.
Read MoreEnvironmental regulator granted additional authority
A bill intended to give a state agency the ability to respond more quickly to the release of pollution received final approval from lawmakers April 12.
Read MoreLegislative investigation of Groene complaint completed
A panel appointed by the Executive Board to investigate the Legislature’s handling of the workplace harassment complaint that led to the resignation of former North Platte Sen. Mike Groene has completed its work.
Read MorePandemic economic recovery proposal approved
Senators gave final approval April 12 to a bill directing federal and state dollars to pandemic recovery efforts across the state.
Read MoreBroadband grant program expanded
Senators made several changes to the state’s existing broadband grant program under a bill passed April 13.
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