Legislature News

Report: Lobbyist Spending Thrived During Pandemic

Published by Derek Noehren on Tue, 07/20/2021 - 2:00am

A new Common Cause Nebraska report showed last year, more than $18 million was invested in lobbying efforts in Nebraska. By comparison, in 2000, just over $3 million was spent lobbying.

Reviewing the First Session of the 107th Legislature – Part III

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 06/30/2021 - 1:00am

The first session of Nebraska’s 107th Legislature adjourned sine die May 27.

The Legislature is scheduled to convene in early fall for a special legislative session to complete the redistricting process. The second session of the 107th Legislature is scheduled to convene Jan. 5, 2022.

Workplace Hair Discrimination Bill Signing Celebrated

Published by Derek Noehren on Tue, 06/29/2021 - 4:00am

It was standing room only at the Highlander Accelerator earlier this month as community members and local political leaders gathered to celebrate the passage of Legislative Bill 451, which bans discrimination in the workplace based on hair textures or styles.

Reviewing the First Session of the 107th Legislature – Part II

Published by Derek Noehren on Tue, 06/29/2021 - 1:00am

The first session of Nebraska’s 107th Legislature adjourned sine die May 27.

The Legislature is scheduled to convene in early fall for a special legislative session to complete the redistricting process. The second session of the 107th Legislature is scheduled to convene Jan. 5, 2022.

Reviewing the First Session of the 107th Legislature – Part I

Published by Derek Noehren on Mon, 06/28/2021 - 1:00am

The first session of Nebraska’s 107th Legislature adjourned sine die May 27.

The Legislature is scheduled to convene in early fall for a special legislative session to complete the redistricting process. The second session of the 107th Legislature is scheduled to convene Jan. 5, 2022.

Costly Low Bid for Child Services May Cause Changes

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 06/23/2021 - 12:00am

Some Nebraska lawmakers last Friday called for changes in how the state picks contractors, after a child welfare service that succeeded in winning a contract with an unusually low bid failed to deliver and cost taxpayers millions of dollars.

State Senator Says Rare Form of Cancer Has Returned, Will Undergo Treatment

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 12:00am

A rural, western Nebraska lawmaker said Monday that he will undergo treatment again for a rare form of cancer that he has faced before.

Members of New Commission on African American Affairs Named

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 12:00am

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts has named 14 members to the state’s newly created Commission on African American Affairs.

The commission was created through a state law passed in last year’s legislative session. Members will serve four-year terms.

State Lawmakers Override Vetoes of 3 Bills by Ricketts

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 3:00am

Nebraska lawmakers expanded Nebraska’s food stamp and heating assistance programs and ordered the state to take over the management of Omaha Public Schools’ troubled pension system last Wednesday, brushing aside the objections of Gov. Pete Ricketts.

Lawmakers overrode the Republican governor’s vetoes of all three bills on the second-to-last day of this year’s regular session.

Legislative Session Marked by Tax Cuts, Internet Expansion

Published by Scott Stewart on Wed, 06/02/2021 - 5:00am

Nebraska lawmakers ended a historic session Thursday marked by major tax cuts, a grant program to expand high-speed internet service and regulations to clear the way for the state’s new casino industry.

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