Tax credit for employers of felons created
Businesses that employ felons may apply for a state income tax credit under a proposal passed by lawmakers April 12.
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Career scholarship program codified
An existing state scholarship program for postsecondary students enrolled in programs that lead to jobs in certain high-demand fields was codified in state law April 12.
Read MoreBehavioral health points of contact, training program approved
Lawmakers passed a measure April 12 intended to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for Nebraska students.
Read MorePower pool representative pay cap increased
Lawmakers approved a measure April 12 that raises the limit on total compensation for Nebraska’s representative on a Southwest Power Pool committee.
Read MoreOmnibus judicial measure approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 13 to an omnibus judicial bill.
Read MoreCounty jail reimbursement bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 13 meant to address the mental and physical health needs of incarcerated individuals.
Read MoreRural health training facility funding approved
The state will provide funding for a new facility to train rural health care providers under a bill given final approval April 13.
Read MoreOmnibus insurance measure approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 that makes a number of changes to laws governing insurance in Nebraska.
Read MorePrison, parole evaluations expanded
Nebraska’s prison and parole programs will undergo regular evaluation under a bill passed April 13.
Read MoreInnovation partnerships authorized
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 meant to facilitate relationships between technology firms and research, banking and nonprofit economic development corporations in historically underserved areas of Nebraska.
Read MoreEmergency small business grant program approved
Small businesses struggling during certain qualifying events are eligible for a grant program under a bill passed April 13.
Read MoreFamily law measure passed
Senators made a number of changes to family law in Nebraska under a bill passed April 12.
Read MoreOmnibus municipal measure clears final round
Senators passed a bill April 12 that makes several changes to state laws governing Nebraska municipalities.
Read MoreTax deduction, tuition waiver for law enforcement officers approved
Senators passed a bill April 12 that provides a state income tax deduction to retired law enforcement officers and a full tuition waiver for other eligible officers.
Read MoreComputer science education requirement approved
Nebraska students will receive computer science and technology education before graduating from high school under a bill passed April 12.
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