Legislature: Cryptocurrency mining tax considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill intended to manage the impact of cryptocurrency mining operations on Nebraska’s electrical grid. LB 526, introduced by North Platte Sen. Mike Jacobson at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen, would impose an excise tax of 2.5 cents per kilowatt-hour on the energy used by facilities […]
Legislature: Cryptocurrency mining tax considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill intended to manage the impact of cryptocurrency mining operations on Nebraska’s electrical grid. LB 526, introduced by North Platte Sen. Mike Jacobson at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen, would impose an excise tax of 2.5 cents per kilowatt-hour on the energy used by facilities […]
Senator journeys from Cherry County to state capitol
She may be settling into her Capitol office in Lincoln, but there is no mistaking where Sen. Tanya Storer’s heart lies. One office wall holds a portrait of her competing in cutting — one of three events she qualified in for National High School Finals Rodeo during her teen years. It was commissioned for the […]
Senator journeys from Cherry County to state capitol
She may be settling into her Capitol office in Lincoln, but there is no mistaking where Sen. Tanya Storer’s heart lies. One office wall holds a portrait of her competing in cutting — one of three events she qualified in for National High School Finals Rodeo during her teen years. It was commissioned for the […]
Gov. proposes cell phone ban in schools
Gov. Jim Pillen testified before the Nebraska State Legislature’s Education Committee on Feb. 4 in support of LB 140, which proposes banning the use of cell phones by school students. Sen. Rita Sanders introduced the bill. The bill quickly advanced to the floor on Feb. 11. “There are two reasons for this bill,” Pillen said. […]
Gov. proposes cell phone ban in schools
Gov. Jim Pillen testified before the Nebraska State Legislature’s Education Committee on Feb. 4 in support of LB 140, which proposes banning the use of cell phones by school students. Sen. Rita Sanders introduced the bill. The bill quickly advanced to the floor on Feb. 11. “There are two reasons for this bill,” Pillen said. […]
Legislature considers restrictions on school athletics, bathroom access
During a marathon legislative hearing lasting more than 10 hours, a bill was heard to restrict transgender K-12 students from accessing school facilities and sports teams. The bill, an expanded version of a failed measure last session, was considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 7. LB 89, as introduced by Omaha Sen. Kathleen […]
Legislature considers restrictions on school athletics, bathroom access
During a marathon legislative hearing lasting more than 10 hours, a bill was heard to restrict transgender K-12 students from accessing school facilities and sports teams. The bill, an expanded version of a failed measure last session, was considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 7. LB 89, as introduced by Omaha Sen. Kathleen […]
Legislature: Age verification for social media use proposed
Nebraska minors would need parental consent before creating a social media account under a proposal considered Feb. 6 by the Judiciary Committee of the Nebraska Legislature. LB 383, introduced by Sen. Tanya Storer of Whitman, representing Dist. 43 in the Sandhills, would create the Parental Rights in Social Media Act at the request of Gov. Jim […]
Legislature: Age verification for social media use proposed
Nebraska minors would need parental consent before creating a social media account under a proposal considered Feb. 6 by the Judiciary Committee of the Nebraska Legislature. LB 383, introduced by Sen. Tanya Storer of Whitman, representing Dist. 43 in the Sandhills, would create the Parental Rights in Social Media Act at the request of Gov. Jim […]
Proposal would ban hemp-derived cannabinoids
The Judiciary Committee has had testimony on a bill that would prohibit the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids, commonly known as delta-8. LB 316, introduced by Omaha Sen. Kathleen Kauth, would prohibit the sale in Nebraska of hemp products containing more than 0.3% of any strain of THC. Hemp-derived cannabinoid products often are created using chemicals that mimic […]
Proposal would ban hemp-derived cannabinoids
The Judiciary Committee has had testimony on a bill that would prohibit the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids, commonly known as delta-8. LB 316, introduced by Omaha Sen. Kathleen Kauth, would prohibit the sale in Nebraska of hemp products containing more than 0.3% of any strain of THC. Hemp-derived cannabinoid products often are created using chemicals that mimic […]
Archived: Legislature convenes, selects committee chairs
Twenty-five members were sworn into office Jan. 8 when the 109th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. Sen. John Arch of La Vista was re-elected as speaker of the Legislature. Among other duties, the speaker prepares the Legislature’s daily agenda and serves as its presiding officer in the absence of the lieutenant governor. Arch, […]
Archived: Legislature convenes, selects committee chairs
Twenty-five members were sworn into office Jan. 8 when the 109th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. Sen. John Arch of La Vista was re-elected as speaker of the Legislature. Among other duties, the speaker prepares the Legislature’s daily agenda and serves as its presiding officer in the absence of the lieutenant governor. Arch, […]
Archived: State spending cuts, part of property tax reduction effort, clears first round
Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill from general file on Wednesday, Aug. 14 aimed to reduce state spending and adjust the budget accordingly. LB 2, as introduced by Elmwood Sen. Robert Clements at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen, would reduce reappropriated general funds — also known as unspent funds, which are carried over to future […]
Archived: State spending cuts, part of property tax reduction effort, clears first round
Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill from general file on Wednesday, Aug. 14 aimed to reduce state spending and adjust the budget accordingly. LB 2, as introduced by Elmwood Sen. Robert Clements at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen, would reduce reappropriated general funds — also known as unspent funds, which are carried over to future […]
Archived: Property tax reform plan narrows, advances to second round
The Legislature gave first-round approval on Monday, Aug. 13 to a pared-back property tax reduction measure that would limit city and county tax asking, The bill would also replace a current property tax relief program with a more direct version. LB 34, as introduced by Sen. Tom Brewer of Gordon, would have held property values […]
Archived: Property tax reform plan narrows, advances to second round
The Legislature gave first-round approval on Monday, Aug. 13 to a pared-back property tax reduction measure that would limit city and county tax asking, The bill would also replace a current property tax relief program with a more direct version. LB 34, as introduced by Sen. Tom Brewer of Gordon, would have held property values […]