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Nebraska Lawmakers did not get enough votes to allow syringe services program

A Unicameral committee has advanced Gering state Sen. Brian Hardin’s bill intended to prevent a “foreign adversary” from buying land near nuclear missile outposts in the Panhandle.

Legislative committees also have advanced western Nebraska-born measures to tighten requirements to run for county sheriff and address "Medigap" coverage for eligible Medicare recipients younger than 65.

LB 1087 allows Nebraska to leverage additional federal funds to support Medicaid rate increases for inpatient and outpatient hospital services.

Gov. Jim Pillen agreed to temporarily restore access to the Legislatures oversight offices if lawmakers approve a resolution calling for a monthslong review of the oversight system.

Gov. Jim Pillen agreed to temporarily restore access to the Legislatures oversight offices Wednesday if lawmakers approve a resolution calling for a monthslong review of the oversight system.

Gov. Jim Pillen agreed to temporarily restore access to the Legislatures oversight offices if lawmakers approve a resolution calling for a monthslong review of the oversight system.

Gov. Jim Pillen agreed to temporarily restore access to the Legislatures oversight offices if lawmakers approve a resolution calling for a monthslong review of the oversight system.

The reductions are part of an effort to trim $5 million from UNK’s budget, including $3 million from academic programs created by declining enrollments and increased costs of operations.

A new feature on the Nebraska Legislatures website gives a quick look at where each bill is in the legislative process. Its part of a larger redesign of the site.