Nebraska News

Extension of Petroleum Tank Leak Remediation Fund Recommended

Published by admin on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 12:00am

Lincoln – The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 to extend the deadline for reporting petroleum storage tank leaks under the Petroleum Release Remedial Action Act.

Proposal Would Allow Nail Techs, Barbers to Offer In-Home Service

Published by admin on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 12:00am

Lincoln – Licensed barbers would be allowed to offer in-home services under a bill discussed by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 23.

LB 755, introduced by Bellevue Sen. Carol Blood, would require barbers working at a client’s home to obtain a permit from the state Board of Barber Examiners. It also would allow nail technicians to offer in-home services.

Nebraska Part of $200,000 PayPal Charity Settlement

Published by admin on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 12:00am

Reno, Nev. – The attorneys general of Nevada and 20 other states have reached a $200,000 agreement with PayPal Charitable Giving Fund Inc. to settle complaints over its handling of charitable contributions through the company’s online fundraising platform.

Interim Chief Selected at Iowa Transportation Department

Published by admin on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 12:00am

Des Moines, Iowa – A civil engineer who has worked at the Iowa Department of Transportation for 28 years has been chosen as the agency’s interim director, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Friday.

Ricketts Announces Appointments to State Boards

Published by admin on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 12:00am

Lincoln – Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts recently announced appointments he has made to fill state boards and commissions.

The following appointees are unpaid and are not subject to Legislative confirmation:

• Abstractors Board of Examiners: Andrew D. Romatzke, Kearney.

Juvenile Confinement Restrictions Advance to Final Reading

Published by admin on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 3:00am

Nebraska correctional facilities would be barred from placing juveniles in room confinement as a disciplinary sanction or due to staff shortages or retaliation under a bill advancing to final reading in the Nebraska Legislature.

Guaranteed Representation For Juveniles Stalls in Debate

Published by admin on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 2:00am

A proposal to ensure that all juveniles who appear before the court in Nebraska have legal representation stalled during general file debate Jan. 24.

Under LB 231, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, legal counsel would be appointed each time a juvenile court petition is filed.

Four Missouri River States Unite to Try to Limit Flooding

Published by admin on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 1:00am

Lincoln – Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Missouri are joining forces for a study that will look for ways the states can limit flooding along the Missouri River and give them information about how wetter weather patterns could require changes in the way the U.S. government manages the basins reservoirs.

Voter Approval Proposed For Certain Eminent Domain Uses

Published by admin on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 12:00am

Lincoln – Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill that could potentially limit the use of eminent domain in Nebraska.

Under LB 823, sponsored by Sen. Tom Brewer of Gordon, voter approval of eminent domain would be required for certain projects.

Shifting Allocation of Lottery Funds For Education Proposed

Published by admin on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 12:00am

Lincoln – The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 21 on a bill that would allocate lottery funds to certain education-related grant programs for several years.

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