Prison, parole evaluations expanded
Nebraska’s prison and parole programs will undergo regular evaluation under a bill passed April 13.
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Innovation 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.
Read MoreOmnibus health and human services bill passed
A measure that makes changes to health licensure and creates an advisory council passed April 12.
Read MoreHolocaust education bill narrowed, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading intended to ensure that Nebraska students receive education on the Holocaust was amended to remove a provision related to slavery in America after lawmakers voted to return it to select file April 11.
Read MoreFunds approved for behavioral health residency program, AltEn study
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 intended to boost behavioral health provider capacity in underserved areas of Nebraska and fund continuation of a study of the impacts of the AltEn ethanol plant in Mead.
Read MoreTIF review changes approved
A bill establishing expedited review of so-called “micro” tax-increment financing projects passed April 12.
Read MoreState purchasing, contracting bill passed
A bill requiring an evaluation of the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services’ procurement practices passed April 12.
Read MorePerinatal mental health screening expanded
Mental health screening for women who recently have given birth was expanded under a bill passed April 12.
Read MoreExecutive branch closing fund pulled from agenda
A proposal to create a fund that Nebraska’s governor could use to attract and retain “high-impact” business projects or facilities stalled on select file April 11 after Speaker Mike Hilgers of Lincoln requested that lawmakers pass over it.
Read MoreContinuous glucose monitoring bill passed
Prescribed continuous glucose monitors will be covered by Medicaid in Nebraska under a bill passed April 12.
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