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Veterans lend support to Heineman's tax proposal
Governor Dave Heineman stood shoulder to shoulder with Nebraska veterans in Lincoln Wednesday morning as the Department of Nebraska Veterans of Foreign Wars Council of Administration announced its support... Read More » 
Bill addresses social media in the afterlife
In an ever expanding world of technology, sites like Facebook and Twitter have become a part of our everyday lives. But could photos or things you post online come back to haunt you when applying for... Read More » 
Bill aims to help foster children transition out of system
It's a rocky road for young adults transitioning out of foster care. More youth go homeless everyday due to the lack of needed services. But LB 216 proposed by one Nebraska Senator would ease the path... Read More » 
Social media bill enters legislative debate
One Nebraska lawmaker describes it as basic privacy protection. State Senators began debating a bill today that would protect potential employee's personal social media accounts. Sites like Facebook... Read More » 
Sheehy on sales tax reform: "We need to be competitive"
Last week Governor Dave Heineman announced his desire to eliminate the state's income tax. He would in turn remove a number of sales tax exemptions making up for the lost revenue. Thursday we caught up... Read More » 
Senator introduces bill opposing governor's tax plan
At least one state senator thinks Nebraska needs to go in the opposite direction of Heineman when it comes to income tax. State Senator Danielle Conrad introduced a bill at the capital which would not... Read More » 
Bill calls for radon-resistant homes
One legislator is proposing a bill to protect homeowners from radon. Senator Bob Krist of Omaha is proposing that all newly built Nebraska homes be radon resistant. "Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless... Read More » 
New bill would make sex education mandatory
State Senator Ken Haar introduced a bill on Wednesday that would make it mandatory for public schools in Nebraska to offer sexual education. If passed, sex ed would have to be available in all schools... Read More » 
Legislature introduces GLBT anti-discrimination and gambling bills
Back in October, the Grand Island City Council rejected a city-wide anti-discrimination protection of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. But one Lincoln senator is attempting to take that... Read More » 
Farmers brace for possible cuts
From pharmacists and church leaders to college administrators, many groups have raised concerns about specific sales tax exemptions being proposed by Governor Dave Heineman. One of those groups who could... Read More » |
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