Session Review: Nebraska Retirement Systems
Lawmakers approved a measure this session that makes several changes to laws covering administration of Nebraska’s state, county and school retirement programs.
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Session Review: Revenue
Among the proposals advanced by the Revenue Committee this session is a package of bills that cut individual and corporate income tax rates, speed up the phaseout of state taxation of Social Security income and expand a program intended to offset property taxes used to fund education.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Lawmakers approved measures this session to expand broadband access throughout the state, provide for public-private partnerships and change laws regarding the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Session Review: Urban Affairs
Funding for pandemic recovery projects across Nebraska, municipal law updates and expedited review changes for tax increment financing were among the topics taken up by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreOmaha state senator dies
Sen. Rich Pahls of Omaha has died after a brief illness.
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Legislature adjourns sine die, 13 senators depart
The second session of the 107th Legislature adjourned sine die April 20.
Read MoreHolocaust 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.
Read MoreRural 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.
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