Jan 16, 2020 | PP Updates & Alerts
Senators returned for the 2020 session on January 8. This is called the short session, but even before the April 23 target adjournment date it is bound to feel very long. On just the opening day, 120 new bills were introduced, and by noon today the total surpassed...
Jun 3, 2019 | PP Updates & Alerts
It’s over. Even after such a grueling session, where daily agendas shifted from quick advancement of bills to breakdowns fueled by frustration over not making progress on certain issues, and at times personal animosities, not all senators were pleased that it ended...
May 7, 2019 | PP Updates & Alerts
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 budget. Tuesday at 1:30, senators take up floor debate on tax reform....
Apr 9, 2019 | PP Updates & Alerts
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 means just that or is in fact filibustering. Measures that have fallen...
Mar 11, 2019 | PP Updates & Alerts
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 debate has at times been intense. This was a big week in the Legislature...
Feb 27, 2019 | PP Updates & Alerts
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 system. This goes directly to the Chamber’s 2040 vision of...
