Buffalo County approves $103,916 local match for RYDE Transit application The board approved Resolution 2026-10 authorizing RYDE Transit to apply for Section 5311 federal funds and committing a $103,916 local funding match for FY 2026–2027; Commissioner Kouba recorded an abstention.

Buffalo County is set to enhance its transportation system with a $103,916 local funding match for RYDE Transit, paving the way for federal support in 2026-2027!

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Senators protect special‑needs long‑term care patients from managed‑care disruption After unanimous committee action, senators advanced LB 10‑91 to keep medically complex long‑term care patients (traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, ventilator patients) on a fee‑for‑service Medicaid track rather than switching them into managed care.

Nebraska senators have taken a bold step to protect specialized long-term care patients by keeping them on a fee-for-service Medicaid track, ensuring they receive the tailored care they desperately need.

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Senators add private civil remedy for victims of online child exploitation The Legislature adopted an amendment (AM 29‑30) that creates a private civil cause of action against websites that knowingly host child sexual abuse material, allowing damages and injunctions while exempting ordinary ISPs and cloud providers.

Nebraska lawmakers just passed a groundbreaking amendment allowing victims of online child exploitation to sue platforms that knowingly host illegal content—marking a crucial step towards justice!

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Legislature adopts tougher penalties for tech‑enabled stalking and creates swatting offense Senators adopted provisions modernizing stalking and unlawful intrusion statutes to cover mobile tracking devices and drones and created a standalone swatting offense; the floor accepted language limiting misdemeanor exposure for lawful drone operators.

Nebraska just took a bold step against tech-enabled stalking by criminalizing unauthorized mobile tracking and introducing strict penalties for swatting!

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Senators advance sprawling judiciary package after hours of debate over court fees The Nebraska Legislature advanced an 8‑part judiciary committee package (LB 935) after heated debate over regressive court fee increases and criminal‑justice changes; several divisional amendments were adopted and the full package moved forward to enrollment and review.

Nebraska lawmakers faced a fiery debate as they advanced a complex judiciary package, sparking concerns over new court fees that could burden everyday citizens.

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Judiciary committee package hits the floor, pairing online child‑abuse civil remedies with court fee changes Senate Judiciary Committee’s omnibus (LB935/AM2743) reached the floor; package includes civil remedies for online child‑abuse material (LB978), a $10 case management fee and tiered docket fees (LB1228), and other civil/criminal changes. Supporters urged passage; critics warned of regressive fee increases.

The Nebraska Senate is debating a controversial package aimed at protecting victims of online child exploitation while introducing new court fees, sparking heated discussions about access to justice.

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Senate stalls on budget as senators clash over $3.5 million gap for private school scholarships and childcare expansion Nebraska senators spent the day debating LB10‑71 and AM29‑20, which packages a one‑year $3.5 million gap for private school scholarships and an expansion of childcare subsidies (LB304). Lawmakers split on constitutional and fiscal grounds; procedural votes halted final action before recess.

Nebraska senators are locked in a fierce debate over a $3.5 million budget compromise that could reshape childcare subsidies and scholarship funding, raising questions about constitutional limits and family stability.

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Gage County approves road construction awards, sets strict schedules after past delays The Gage County Board of Supervisors opened multiple bids and awarded several road projects March 18, requiring firm start and finish dates after prior scheduling problems. The highway department will monitor 50‑calendar‑day per‑site completion windows and may apply liquidated damages for missed deadlines.

Gage County is taking a stand on road construction delays by enforcing strict deadlines and penalties for contractors—will this be the solution to their past problems?

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Agriculture committee hears hours of opposition to broad rewrite of Nebraska brand law amendment AM2503 to LB1187 The Agriculture Committee took several hours of testimony on AM2503 to LB1187, a major rewrite of the Livestock Brand Act that would raise certain fee caps, change brand-committee membership, and expand exemptions; ranchers and stakeholders largely opposed the amendment and urged more time for review amid wildfire recovery.

Nebraska's proposed amendment to the Livestock Brand Act has sparked fierce opposition from ranchers who fear it could jeopardize ownership verification and impose new burdens during a time of crisis.

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Nebraska senators clash over $3.5 million one‑year scholarship gap in budget Lawmakers spent hours debating a one‑year $3.5 million “gap” appropriation for opportunity scholarships removed from the budget; supporters called it a narrow bridge for low‑income students, opponents questioned process and priorities. An amendment to restore small library funding also failed 17–23.

Nebraska lawmakers are locked in a heated debate over a $3.5 million scholarship gap that could determine the educational futures of low-income students.

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Senate advances measure to modernize female inmate supervision while keeping same‑gender search protections Lawmakers advanced LB1195 to modernize an antiquated statute that required 24/7 female staff supervision in county jails; the Judiciary Committee amendment requires compliance with Nebraska jail standards on cross‑gender supervision and searches and was adopted unanimously before the bill advanced.

Nebraska lawmakers are updating a century-old law that mandated 24/7 female supervision in jails, balancing operational needs with essential protections for inmates.

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Senate moves elections omnibus after trimming petition‑near‑drop‑box buffer The Legislature advanced an elections omnibus (LB1075) that bundled several election and fiscal measures, including new rules for ballot drop‑box petition circulation; floor negotiators compromised on a 25‑foot buffer around drop boxes for petition circulators.

The Nebraska Senate just advanced a groundbreaking elections omnibus that reshapes ballot drop box rules and tackles foreign funding in campaigns—what changes are on the horizon?

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Senate debate on restoring sick‑leave enforcement ends with withdrawal of floor amendment Senator Hughes proposed a floor amendment to reinsert a one‑year private cause of action for enforcement of the earned sick‑leave citizen initiative (LB 1089); after extended questions and floor pushback the amendment and related proposals were withdrawn.

Senator Hughes' ambitious amendment to strengthen sick leave rights faced fierce debate and withdrawal, sparking renewed discussions on employee protections in Nebraska.

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Nebraska Senate adopts apprenticeship reforms, adds state oversight and employer fee The Legislature adopted AM 28‑75 to LB 847, clarifying Nebraska’s Registered Apprenticeship Act, aligning state standards with federal 29 CFR 29 requirements, creating reciprocity pathways for out‑of‑state programs and establishing a graduated employer fee to sustain Department of Labor operations.

Nebraska's Senate has just adopted crucial apprenticeship reforms that promise to enhance training standards and create a fair fee structure for employers.

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Senate advances licensure pathway for internationally trained physicians to address rural shortages LB 12‑12 creates a supervised, time‑limited licensure pathway under the Uniform Credentialing Act for internationally trained physicians who meet baseline standards; the committee amendment sets assessment, malpractice and reporting requirements and an operative date of Aug. 1, 2027.

Nebraska is paving the way for internationally trained physicians to tackle rural healthcare shortages with a new, supervised licensure pathway!

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Senators advance LB901 tax package with fixes to protect property tax credits and new excise proposals On the Legislature floor, senators adopted committee 'fix' AM2599 and a CPI-escalator removal (AM2717) to a multi-bill tax package (LB901), while debating a stalled amendment to slow income-tax cuts and new excise proposals including a 10% kratom tax and increased fees on cash gaming devices.

Nebraska senators just advanced a crucial tax package that not only safeguards property tax credits but also introduces new revenue streams, including a 10% excise tax on kratom sales!

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Legislature advances broad statutory cleanup; potato board and rural broadband among items questioned LB905, a cleanup bill that eliminates or reassigns numerous boards and committees created by last year’s legislation, advanced after senators asked detailed questions about the fate of the Nebraska Potato Development Committee, rural broadband task force and the climate assessment response committee; amendment AM2149 was adopted.

Nebraska's legislature is shaking things up with LB905, a bill that could redefine agricultural representation and broadband initiatives—what's at stake for potato growers and rural communities?

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Nebraska senators advance LB 1165 after hours of debate over $ incentives and oversight The Nebraska Legislature advanced LB 11-65, a broad revision of state incentive programs, after extended floor debate over whether the package amounts to special legislation favoring Union Pacific and whether Nebraska can afford the cost amid a widening budget shortfall. The committee amendment (AM2504) was adopted before the bill moved forward.

Nebraska senators have ignited a fierce debate over a $50 million incentive package aimed at attracting major employers, sparking concerns over fiscal responsibility and favoritism.

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Senate strips youth‑facility reconfiguration from HHS package after bipartisan safety concerns Lawmakers removed a contentious plan to reassign youth across juvenile and adult correctional facilities from the Health & Human Services omnibus (LB867) after senators raised concerns about moving young people into adult or non‑specialized facilities and potential education, treatment and safety disruptions.

Senators united to strip controversial youth facility reconfiguration from the HHS package, prioritizing safety and continuity in juvenile treatment over rapid changes.

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Senate adopts kratom excise and amends games-of-skill taxes as part of LB901 revenue package The Nebraska Legislature adopted an amendment imposing a 10% excise tax on kratom products and approved changes to games-of-skill auditing and tax language as part of the LB901 revenue package; sponsors said the measures add modest revenue and consumer protections while opponents warned of shifting burdens and urged spending cuts.

Nebraska's Legislature just approved a 10% excise tax on kratom products, aiming to boost revenues while stirring debates about budgetary solutions.

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Nebraska senators advance job‑search bill after heated debate over "ghosting" penalties The Legislature advanced LB921 — a business and labor package carrying a divided provision (LB544) that would disqualify unemployment claimants who skip job interviews without notifying employers — after hours of debate about implementation, fairness and administrative burden. Proponents cited employer "ghosting"; opponents warned of harm to displaced workers.

Nebraska lawmakers are sparking heated debates over a new bill that could cut unemployment benefits for those who skip job interviews, raising questions about fairness and support for displaced workers.

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Senate advances bill allowing third-party large generators for big industrial users after heavy debate After extended debate on public-power protections, water use and transparency, the Legislature adopted technical and procedural amendments to LB1261 (allowing private 1,000+ MW generation for industrial customers) and advanced the bill to engrossing with provisions requiring board approval of contracts and clarifying implementation steps.

The Nebraska Senate's heated debate over LB1261 could reshape the landscape for large industrial energy users, balancing local control with the lure of significant investments.

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Senators debate narrow bill to protect clinicians who recommend medical cannabis; malpractice carve-out added Lawmakers considered LB933 to protect health-care practitioners from discipline or prosecution for recommending medical cannabis; the committee and sponsor tightened language to make clear practitioners remain subject to malpractice and standard-of-care liability.

Nebraska lawmakers are debating a crucial bill that could empower local health-care providers to recommend medical cannabis without fear of prosecution—will this bridge the access gap for patients in need?

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Senate advances ethanol‑board modernization, shifts small diesel excise allocation to stabilize funding LB 8‑15 modernizes the Nebraska Ethanol Board’s mission and composition and shifts a small excise allocation from dyed (ag) diesel to the Agriculture Alcohol Fuel Tax Fund to provide sustainable funding; the committee amendment was adopted and the bill advanced.

Nebraska's Senate is taking bold steps to modernize the Ethanol Board, aiming to boost funding and support for the renewable fuel industry—could this be a game changer for local farmers?

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Nebraska Senate advances bill to shield doctors who recommend medical cannabis amid debate over patient safeguards The Nebraska Legislature advanced LB 933, a measure by Sen. John Kavanaugh to limit penalties for health care practitioners who provide medical cannabis recommendations. Lawmakers debated malpractice exposure and a failed amendment that would have required recommendations be based on a "preponderance of current scientific evidence."

Nebraska's Senate has taken a significant step forward by advancing LB 933 to protect doctors who recommend medical cannabis, igniting a heated debate on patient safety and scientific standards.

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