Urban Affairs omnibus measure expanded, approved
Lawmakers passed a package of bills related to urban affairs April 10 after amending it April 7 to include a measure intended to help Nebraska cities attract workers from other states.
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Sen. Terrell McKinney
Youth reentry program created
Lawmakers gave final approval April 10 to a measure aimed at easing the transition for Nebraska youth leaving detention, residential placement or probation supervision.
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Youth reentry program clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 2 to a measure aimed at easing the transition for Nebraska youth leaving detention, residential placement or probation supervision.
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Municipal development measure expanded, advanced to final reading
An Urban Affairs Committee package advanced to the final round of debate April 1 after lawmakers amended it to include a proposal that would allow Nebraska cities and villages of all sizes to create stand-alone land banks.
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Municipal development package advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 17 to a slate of proposals related to municipalities.
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Early intervention system considered for at-risk students
A measure aimed at helping Nebraska schools identify and support students showing early signs of trauma, disengagement or other risk factors was considered by the Education Committee Feb. 10.
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Measure would lower voting age to 16
A proposed amendment to the Nebraska Constitution that would lower the state’s voting age to 16 was considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan. 22.
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Juvenile support pilot program clears final round
A bill intended to provide support services to at-risk Omaha youth and their families was given final approval May 30.
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Mandatory incarcerated parental child support review approved
A bill establishing a new process for reviewing and modifying child support obligations for incarcerated parents received final approval from lawmakers May 14.
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Juvenile support pilot program reconsidered, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a proposal from general file May 8 that would provide support services to at-risk Omaha youth and their families.
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Review of incarcerated parental child support advanced
A measure to create a new process for reviewing and modifying child support obligations for incarcerated parents received first-round approval April 29.
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Middle-income housing program expansion clears first round
The construction of rent-to-own housing units in urban areas would qualify for state assistance under a measure advanced from general file April 23.
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Housing agency bed bug requirements amended, advanced
A proposal requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations advanced to the final round of debate April 9 after lawmakers amended it to include a reporting requirement.
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Juvenile support pilot program stalled, amended into separate bill
A bill to provide support services to at-risk Omaha youth and their families failed to advance from general file April 3, but was later amended into another proposal.
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Bill would require social workers on law enforcement mental health calls
The Judiciary Committee considered a proposal March 27 that would require Adult Protective Services social workers to accompany law enforcement officers when responding to calls involving individuals with mental health concerns.
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