Developmental disability waiver approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 13 intended to supplement existing services for children with developmental disabilities in Nebraska.
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Omnibus 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.
Read MoreTax 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.
Read MoreCareer 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.
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