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’s Kleeb elected chair of state chairs for Democratic National Committee
Jane Kleeb, chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party, has been elected by her national Democratic Party cohorts as president of ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Nebraska lawmakers hear testimony on two death penalty bills
State Sen. Terrell McKinney of Omaha has a bill which would abolish the death penalty in Nebraska and replace it with life in prison.
Nebraska lawmaker's bid to make Uber drivers independent contractors draws opposition
A proposal to change Nebraska law to define ride-sharing and app-based food delivery drivers as independent contractors ran ...
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 ...
Proposed Legislation to prohibit death penalty popular at legislature hearing
Lawmakers held a hearing for two different pieces of legislation that would change the death penalty. LR15CA is a constitutional amendment that would get rid of the death penalty. LB432 is a bill that ...
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Legislation in Nebraska and Wyoming could impact agriculture, environment
Legislative Session Several bills before the Nebraska legislature in the 2025 session could have impacts on agricultural operations. Baird Holm LLP provides information on bills affecting agriculture, ...
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Nebraska considers softening brand inspection
A bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature to exempt feedlots from the brand inspection requirement has garnered attention from the livestock industry. Senator Teresa Ibach, a cattle owner from ...
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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 ...
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.