Nebraska State Legislature
Nebraska tax collections surge past expectations in May
Jun. 15, 2021 11:08 AM EDT
Nebraska collected $297 million more in tax revenue in May than expected, according to figures released Tuesday.
The Nebraska Department of...
Nebraska ends session marked by tax cuts, internet expansion
By Grant Schulte May. 27, 2021 02:56 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers ended a historic session Thursday marked by major tax cuts, a grant program to expand high-speed internet service and...
Nebraska county to get $4M from state to pay legal judgment
May. 26, 2021 07:23 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska county that was ordered to pay a $28.1 million legal judgment for sending six innocent people to prison will get $4 million...
Carry-out alcohol from restaurants becomes permanently legal
May. 26, 2021 06:52 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska restaurants can now offer carry-out alcohol permanently under a new state law inspired by Gov. Pete Ricketts' efforts to help...
Nebraska lawmakers OK guidelines for fall redistricting
May. 26, 2021 12:43 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers approved formal guidelines Wednesday for the redrawing of political boundaries, a process that will shape the state's...
Ricketts urges lawmakers to uphold SNAP expansion veto
By Grant Schulte May. 25, 2021 06:53 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Pete Ricketts urged Nebraska lawmakers on Tuesday to uphold his veto of a bill that would let more residents collect food-assistance...
Nebraska to end extra $300-a-week pandemic unemployment cash
By Grant Schulte May. 24, 2021 02:42 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska will end a $300-a-week unemployment bonus that has been going to jobless workers during the pandemic, Gov. Pete Ricketts said...
Editorial Roundup: Nebraska
By The Associated Press May. 24, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Omaha World-Herald. May 20, 2021.
Editorial: Return of Standing Bear’s tomahawk can have important symbolic meaning
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Nebraska rejects mandated virus protections for meat workers
By Grant Schulte May. 18, 2021 12:49 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers rejected state-mandated coronavirus protections for meatpacking workers on Tuesday, with opponents arguing that...
Medical pot bill dies, setting up Nebraska ballot drive
By Grant Schulte May. 12, 2021 05:41 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A bill to legalize and tightly regulate medical marijuana died in the Nebraska Legislature on Wednesday, setting the stage for a much less...
Nebraska moves to shield businesses from COVID lawsuits
By Grant Schulte May. 11, 2021 06:57 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A sweeping bill that would shield Nebraska businesses and local governments from coronavirus-related lawsuits won initial approval from...
Nebraska to get $1 billion in federal aid from rescue plan
May. 10, 2021 02:56 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska will get roughly $1 billion in aid under the federal government's plan to help states hit by the coronavirus pandemic, according...
Nebraska to issue supplemental SNAP benefits on Tuesday
May. 07, 2021 04:47 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska will issue emergency payments on Tuesday to residents who received food stamp benefits in April as part of the federal pandemic...
Nebraska advances virus protections for meatpacking workers
By Grant Schulte May. 06, 2021 02:22 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers on Thursday gave initial approval to watered-down coronavirus protections for meatpacking workers, but the measure faced...
Senators give initial OK to $9.7B Nebraska budget package
By Grant Schulte Apr. 08, 2021 07:45 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers gave initial approval Thursday to a $9.7 billion state budget that includes more money for property tax credits and...
Nebraska advances unemployment benefit for family caregivers
Apr. 06, 2021 05:19 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska residents who stop working temporarily to care for a family member with a serious health condition could claim unemployment...
Editorial Roundup: Nebraska
By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Omaha World-Herald. Jan. 29, 2021.
Editorial: Clear the way for DACA workers to get the jobless benefits they have earned
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Nebraska lawmakers now accepting online comments about bills
Jan. 22, 2021 04:12 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers have created a new way for the public to comment on proposals without attending a hearing in person.
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Justice: Technology helped Nebraska courts face pandemic
Jan. 21, 2021 12:41 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska's courts have faced a big challenge due to the coronavirus pandemic but continue to serve the public with the use of technology,...
Editorial Roundup: Nebraska
By The Associated Press Jan. 18, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Omaha World-Herald. Jan. 15, 2021.
Editorial: Challenges are daunting, but Omaha area makes progress on mental health front
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