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Voter ID bill resurfaces in legislatureAfter being defeated in last year's legislative session, a voter ID bill has once again emerged in the unicameral. The Legislature's Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee has heard a measure... Read More » Senator introduces oil pipeline billThe Keystone X-L pipeline is one step closer to becoming a reality, but that doesn't mean TransCanada will be able to make deals with landowners any time soon. According to the Omaha Word Herald, State... Read More » 
Gun seizure bill enters legislative debate
Two nationally known organizations are joining forces on introducing legislation in nearly a half dozen states. The legislation is centered on gun seizure during emergencies. It was recently introduced... Read More » 
Beer taxes could increase under new bill
The price of beer could soon be on the rise. This comes as Nebraska lawmakers heard a bill Monday that would increase a beer excise tax by 5 cents per gallon. Hyannis Senator Al Davis says the legislation... Read More » 
New bill would increase funds for early childhood education
It is estimated that 75-percent of young Americans are educationally ineligible to serve in the military. But a bill introduced in the legislature Monday, would allow for millions of dollars to be transferred... Read More » 
Snow forces state legislature to reschedule agenda
The powerful winter storm barreling through our area forced a cancellation of legislative hearings and floor sessions at the state capitol. Hearings originally scheduled for today have been rescheduled... Read More » 
Bill would allow motorcyclists to run red lights
There's a bill that was introduced in the Nebraska legislature that would allow motorcyclists and bikers to run red lights. Sounds risky. But, the intersection pass can only happen on one condition. ... Read More » 
Senator introduces new texting and driving bill
Helping to save lives. That's the goal from one state lawmaker has he introduces two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting drivers on the road. Scotts Bluff Senator John Harms introduced a bill Monday... Read More » 
Lawmaker introduces horse racing bill
It's an industry that has struggled over the past several years. Some tracks closing while others have decreased the number of races held each year. But one state lawmaker is trying to revive the industry. News... Read More » 
Governor's tax reform discussion begins
During his state of the state address, Governor Dave Heineman said the state needed to have a conversation on tax reform. That conversation began Wednesday afternoon with the introduction of a bill that... Read More » |
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