Status of the Session

Tuesday is the 71st day of the Legislature’s session. That means there are 20 days to get done what can get done, and that includes updating Nebraska’s economic development programs, taxes, and the...

Status of the Session

Monday was the 55th day of the session.  Senators have picked up the pace as the days dwindle, though that comes with extended debate on some issues, including debate as to whether extended debate...

Status of the Session

Last Friday and today are much needed legislative recess days for all concerned.  Senators have had very long days (and evenings) in committee hearings over the last few weeks, and morning floor...

Status of the Session

One hectic week in the Legislature gives way to another.  This started off Tuesday with the Urban Affairs Committee’s consideration of LB 492, legislation aimed at expanding the metro area’s transit...

Status of the Session

This is the week the big tax debate really gets underway in the Revenue Committee. On Wednesday, the committee considered Senator McCollister’s LB 276, which would repeal the Sub-S/LLC exemption for...