In light of growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, Speaker Jim Scheer of Norfolk announced March 16 that the Legislature will not meet as scheduled March 17. Session will remain adjourned until reconvened by the speaker’s office.<\/p>\n
Scheer said the decision was reached in consultation with chairperson of the Executive Board Sen. Mike Hilgers of Lincoln, the governor and public health authorities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have made this decision primarily for the health and safety of the state and to protect the health of the members [of the Legislature]. The governor encouraged this weekend that public gatherings of more than 50 individuals should be postponed, a recommendation also made by the CDC,\u201d Scheer said. \u201cWe appreciate your understanding and flexibility.\u201d<\/p>\n
Updates will be provided on the Legislature\u2019s website as they become available at www.NebraskaLegislature.gov.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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