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At Legislature: State tax hikes would lower property taxes, increase school aid
The Unicameral Update - February 18, 2019
A bill that would reduce city, county and school property taxes but raise some state taxes was heard Feb. 14 in the Legislature’s revenue committee.
At the Legislature: Feb. 11-15
Marilyn McGahan - February 18, 2019
State lawmakers considered bills during the week dealing with licensees, property sales tax, school resource officers and industrial hemp, among others.
Community college alum dedicated to serving others
Heather Johnson (North Platte Community College) - February 18, 2019
Nebraska State Patrol: Nearly 300 weather-related incidents
The North Platte Bulletin - February 18, 2019
Nebraska State Troopers stayed busy during the Feb. 15-17 weekend, responding to weather-related events throughout the state, including requests for assistance and crashes.
Bill would ban police as school resource officers
The Unicameral Update - February 17, 2019
Police officers no longer would have a regular presence in Nebraska schools under a bill considered by the state legislature’s judiciary committee on Feb. 14.
U.S. Attorney collects nearly $4 million in fees, penalties
The North Platte Bulletin - February 17, 2019
The U.S. Attorney office for Nebraska collected $3.9 in criminal and civil actions in fiscal year 2018.
Groene would change state aid formula for K-12 public schools
Jill Martin, Nebraska News Service - February 14, 2019
A bill that would change the state’s formula for state aid to K-12 public schools received public support and criticism during a hearing Feb. 12.
Widow of train collision victim sues Union Pacific for wrongful death
Morgan Hughes, Wyoming Tribune Eagle - February 12, 2019
CHEYENNE, WYO. – The widow of a Union Pacific Railroad engineer who died in an October train collision west of Cheyenne has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company.
League of Women Voters recognizes 'right to vote' amendment
The North Platte Bulletin - February 10, 2019
In conjunction with the League of Women Voters of Nebraska, Sen. Lynne Walz and members of the state legislature are expected to designate August as Nebraska Women’s Suffrage Month.
At Legislature: Unemployment for family caregivers
The Unicameral Update - February 08, 2019
A bill that would expand eligibility for unemployment benefits took a big step Thursday, advancing from general file on a 29-11 vote.
Bill would ban homosexual conversion therapy
The Unicameral Update - February 08, 2019
The state legislature’s judiciary committee heard testimony Thursday on a bill that would prohibit conversion therapy for a minor child with same-sex attractions.
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