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The director of the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy said the bill would grant the agency more authority to stop bad actors from polluting, but declined to say whether

Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill that would continue an income tax credit program at a level high enough to offset about a quarter of school property taxes.

The bill would expand DNA collection from individuals convicted of felonies to people accused of certain crimes.

Sen. John Cavanaugh sponsors multiple bills addressing juvenile justice in Nebraska.

A bill to require DNA samples from people charged with certain crimes, before they are convicted, ran into opposition Tuesday in the Legislature.

State senators reconvened Jan. 18 to continue to introduce new bills in the Nebraska legislature.

Jordan and another member of Congress, Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), were only asked to cooperate — not subpoenaed.

"Were talking about the second house here," Sen. Tom Briese said. "If a mistake has been made by the voters, they should have the ability to correct that mistake prior

Nebraska state senators introduce new bills in the Legislature.

Nebraska state senators reconvened Jan. 7 to continue introduction of new bills.