Same-day voting, registration changes approved
People wanting to register to vote and cast an early ballot on the same day will face new requirements under
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Sen. John Nelson
Same-day voting, registration changes advanced
People wanting to register to vote and cast an early ballot on the same day would face new requirements under
Read MoreRequest to expedite cultural preservation fund transfers considered
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that would modify the schedule of general fund transfers to
Read MoreProtections for providers’ conscience considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would create the Health Care Freedom of Conscience Act.
Read MoreBills would switch retirement plans for certain public employees
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on two bills that would switch retirement plans of school employees,
Read MoreUniversity seeks funds to expand research, nursing facilities
In October, the state Economic Forecasting Advisory Board predicted tax revenues would continue to grow into 2013, improving the state’s
Read MoreCloture attempt fails on campaign call debate
Senators continued debating a bill on general file Jan. 23 that would create an exemption for automatic dialing-announcing devices used
Read MoreCampaign auto-dialed call procedures debated
Senators began debating a bill on general file Jan. 17 that would create an exemption for automatic dialing-announcing devices used
Read MoreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Election law was the dominant government issue addressed by lawmakers this session. Senators passed measures addressing nominations, petition drives, campaign
Read MoreElection bill approved
Senators gave final approval May 5 to a bill that makes a number of changes to Nebraska election law. LB449,
Read MoreElection bill amended to prohibit party candidates from sitting out primaries
A political party member seeking election to a partisan office could not sit out the primary election and mount a
Read MoreBill would allow larger voting precincts
Voting precincts could serve a greater number of voters under a bill debated on general file April 18. LB449, among
Read MoreBill would prohibit write-in campaigns for members of political parties
Bill would prohibit write-in campaigns for members of political parties Members of political parties could not launch write-in campaigns under
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