Nebraska senators back access for state government watchdogs
Nebraska lawmakers approved a proposal that would allow three watchdogs of state government to get back to work, although some had misgivings about the measure.
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Nebraska lawmakers approved a proposal that would allow three watchdogs of state government to get back to work, although some had misgivings about the measure.
Nebraska lawmakers reluctantly agreed to advance a resolution Friday that would temporarily restore access to the Legislature's watchdogs tasked with investigating the state's troubled prison and child welfare systems.
A $10 million effort to ease Nebraska's child care crisis by paying the costs of child care for workers in the field cleared a major hurdle in the state Legislature.
LINCOLN, Neb. — A Kentucky-based initiative that brought in more childcare workers could soon come to Nebraska after a legislative proposal cleared first-round debate Wednesday.
The Nebraska Legislature advanced a bill Wednesday aimed at increasing the availability of childcare, and senators debated increasing penalties for providing drugs that result in serious injury or death.