Marijuana legalization, decriminalization considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on two bills that would lift certain marijuana restrictions in the state.
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Ban on gender-altering procedures for minors proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard six hours of often emotional testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would ban gender-altering health care for minors in Nebraska.
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Medical cannabis legalization proposed
A bill that would legalize certain forms of cannabis for medical use was considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 9.
Read MoreBill would provide greater access to legislative video
Nebraskans would have expanded access to video of legislative proceedings under a bill heard Feb. 10 by the Executive Board.
Read MoreSafeguards considered for genetic information privacy
Nebraskans would have more control over the use of their genetic information under a bill considered Feb. 7 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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Bill would create Indigenous peoples’ liaison office
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would create an office to help coordinate efforts to investigate certain crimes against Indigenous people in Nebraska.
Read MoreBounty program for pheasant nest predators considered
The state would establish a bounty program intended to increase the number of ring-necked pheasants in Nebraska under a bill heard Feb. 8 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreBill would require Medicaid breast milk coverage
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill intended to increase access to donor breast milk for Nebraska families covered by Medicaid.
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State child tax credit proposed
Nebraska families could receive a state tax credit of $1,000 per child under a bill heard Feb. 8 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreBroadband regulations considered
A bill that would clarify broadband regulations in order to avoid infrastructure rebuilding was heard in the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 7.
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Creation of broadband services office considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would establish a state broadband office.
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Proposal would add per-student aid to school funding system
The state would pay public school districts $1,500 in foundation aid per student each year under a bill heard Feb. 7 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreBills would cap insulin costs
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard joint testimony Feb. 7 on two bills that would cap what insured Nebraskans pay for an insulin prescription.
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DeKay brings a referee’s ‘quiet confidence’ to Unicameral
Nebraskans who have attended a local basketball game in the past 40 years might recognize Sen. Barry DeKay of Niobrara.
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Tax credit scholarship program considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would create a tax credit scholarship program for Nebraska private school students.
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