Should Nebraska schools be required notify parents when their child checks out a library book?
The chair of the Nebraska Legislature's Education Committee is continuing his push to increase parental oversight in public ...
'Omaha' film inspired by early days of Nebraska's 'safe haven' law
The original law passed in 2008 did not set an age limit on when children could be legally surrendered. The loophole served ...
Next steps for Nebraska’s future
We have a new year, a new Congress, a new Legislature, and a new president. Within the policy and political world, there is a ...
Some Nebraska lawmakers seek exemptions in voter-approved paid sick leave law, as others protest
After Nebraskans voted to require paid sick leave for eligible employees in November, two dozen state lawmakers are seeking ...
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Nebraska lawmakers consider placing limits on voter-approved paid sick leave law
A committee of Nebraska lawmakers considered a proposal Monday that would place limits on the law nearly 75% of voters ...
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Nebraska lawmakers hear proposal to end sales tax on utilities, including gas, electricity
The bill (LB117) from Sen. Rick Holdcroft of Bellevue would exempt utilities connected to residential properties from being ...
Nebraska lawmakers hear debate over bill addressing children social media use, personal data
It would prohibit social media platforms from using the personal data they gather on users younger than 18 for targeted ...
Nebraska Legislature to consider bill reforming state’s juvenile justice system
Right now, Nebraska law says a juvenile can be charged as an adult for a violent crime if they are between the ages of 14-18.
Bill proposes exemptions to Nebraska’s Paid Sick Leave law
Certain workers in Nebraska could be exempt from earning and using paid sick leave under a bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature on Jan. 22.
Senators hold ‘winner-take-all’ hearing in Nebraska legislature
The Legislature will have a hearing on LB3, the proposed bill to turn Nebraska into a “winner-take-all” state, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
Nebraska school test scores mostly on track, some slightly below national average
Nebraska students match up with other states on the most recent national math and reading tests, but the report card changes ...
Neighborhood Revitalization Act proposed at Nebraska Legislature
A new bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature proposes a legal tool to address neglectful property owners who allow their homes to fall into disrepair.