South Platte River canal project advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a proposal to build a canal that would divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a proposal to build a canal that would divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact.
Read MoreA bill to create a new state housing agency was scrapped March 9 and replaced with a proposal to require Nebraska to apply for a second round of federal emergency rental assistance.
Read MoreA proposal intended to spur economic development and recreational opportunities in three areas of the state advanced from the first round of debate March 9.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 24 to a bill that would cut Nebraska’s top individual income tax rate after amending it to include a proposed reduction in the top corporate income tax rate.
Read MoreA state tax credit intended to offset part of Nebraskans’ property tax bills would not fall below its current amount under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 26.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 25 to a proposal to speed up the eventual elimination of state taxation of Social Security income.
Read MoreThe 107th Legislature, first session, adjourned sine die May 27.
Read MoreA commission would conduct an in-depth review of Nebraska public elementary and secondary school financing under a bill advanced from general file May 6.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval May 4 to a bill intended to help jump-start construction projects delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 29 to a bill that would provide state general funds to counties to pay certain federal judgments.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill to select file April 27 to provide state funds to one of Nebraska’s federally qualified health centers.
Read MoreA bill intended to shift the cost of school bonds away from owners of farm and ranch land advanced from general file April 21.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval April 20 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package.
Read MoreAfter two full days of debate, lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
Read MoreSenators gathered at the State Capitol Jan. 6 to open the first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature.
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