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Nebraska lawmakers advance human trafficking bill

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:45:43 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - A Nebraska bill that would expand protections for human trafficking victims won first-round approval Thursday from lawmakers.

Neb. work-subsidy pilot bill heads to final vote

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:32:17 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - A proposed work-subsidy program aimed at Nebraskans who qualify for welfare is headed to a final vote in the Legislature.

Nebraska tax reform measure headed to final vote

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:27:20 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - A Nebraska tax measure that could benefit high-tech start-up companies and uninsured medical patients is headed to a final vote in the Legislature after winning second-round approval on Thursday.

More Neb. families could qualify for care subsidy

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:38:39 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - A bill that would allow more working families in Nebraska to qualify for child care subsidies is headed to a final vote in the Legislature after winning second-round approval Wednesday.

Heineman vetoes $200K in golf tournament funding

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:38:20 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman used a line-item veto Tuesday to strike $200,000 from a budget bill that was approved to promote the U.S. Senior Open golf tournament in Omaha.

Wind energy tax measure headed to final Neb. vote

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:03:28 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - A bill designed to attract large wind-energy farms to Nebraska is headed to a final vote in the Legislature.

Nebraska ban on synthetic designer drugs advances

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:07:15 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Chemicals that are used in the newest generation of designer drugs would become illegal in Nebraska, under a measure advancing in the Legislature.

Attempt to repeal Nebraska sales tax law rejected

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:01:48 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Lawmakers on Monday rejected an attempt to repeal a new Nebraska law that lets cities raise their local option sales tax rates as long as they secure voter approval.

Nebraska lawmakers push toward session's end

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:02:58 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Nebraska lawmakers are forging ahead slowly this year with a state budget, a new school funding formula, and an overhaul of juvenile services, but many of the most contentious priorities will likely have to wait.

Neb. lawmakers to review school breakfast programs

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:11:10 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Lawmakers are planning to review why few Nebraska students who receive free and reduced-price lunches also participate in the government-backed breakfast program.

Another vote expected on Neb. sales-tax repeal

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:47:41 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Lawmakers are slated to vote again on a failed attempt to repeal a Nebraska city sales tax law.

Senator hits brakes on Neb. motorcycle helmet bill

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:57:04 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - A proposal to repeal Nebraska's motorcycle helmet law will wait until next year.

Medicaid bill supporters rally at Neb. Capitol

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:14:20 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Supporters of a Nebraska Medicaid bill are urging residents to contact their state senators directly, to try to bring the measure to a vote in the Legislature.

Changes made to Nebraska wildfire control bill

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:41:48 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - A bill designed to help fight wildfires in rural Nebraska has advanced to a final legislative vote.

Lawmakers approve state aid bill for Neb. schools

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:27:04 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Lawmakers have given final approval to a funding bill that divides state aid among Nebraska's large and small public schools.

Neb. lawmakers override veto on retirement bill

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:05:42 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Nebraska lawmakers on Tuesday overrode Gov. Dave Heineman's veto of a public-employee retirement bill, holding in place a deal that was struck to shore up the retirement plans of teachers, judges and state patrol troopers.

Neb. lawmakers ease eligibility for tribal grants

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:08:04 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Nebraska lawmakers have voted to expand eligibility on a grant program so that more Native American tribes might benefit.

Nebraska death penalty repeal bill dead for year

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:24:44 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - A proposal to abolish the death penalty in Nebraska died on Tuesday after supporters failed to win a two-thirds majority required to quash a legislative filibuster.

Lawmakers advance Neb. wrongful-conviction payout

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:34:22 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - A man who spent nearly 14 years in a Nebraska prison after he was wrongly convicted of murdering his wife came one step closer Friday to a $500,000 settlement that will pay for his dream home.

Nebraska budget bills win first-round approval

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:51:52 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - A proposal to buy a twin-engine airplane from the University of Nebraska Foundation was put on hold Friday, after lawmakers chose to seek more information while pressing ahead with the state budget.

Funding pulled for Nebraska state airplane

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:58:44 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Lawmakers have pulled funding to buy an airplane from the University of Nebraska Foundation, choosing instead to study whether better options are available.

Nebraska lawmakers advance mainline budget bill

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:23:27 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Lawmakers gave first-round approval Thursday to Nebraska's main budget bill and argued late into the night over a separate proposal to buy an airplane from the University of Nebraska Foundation.

Janssen campaign gathering signatures on gun bill

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:44:18 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Nebraska Sen. Charlie Janssen's gubernatorial campaign is gathering signatures to rally support for a guns bill that has stalled in the Legislature.

Increase for Nebraska property tax credit fails

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:27:25 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Lawmakers have rejected an attempt to add $7.5 million in yearly funding to Nebraska's property tax credit program.

Heineman signs Nebraska juvenile sentencing bill

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:36:40 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman has signed a bill that ends mandatory life sentences for juveniles who commit first-degree murder.