May 2, 2023 | Advocacy, PP Updates & Alerts
Today is day 70 of the Legislature’s session. That leaves 21 meeting days to complete an ambitious agenda. Though proceedings have been slowed by filibustering, progress has been made. In the last two weeks, five bills have received final approval, and 14 are in line...
Apr 5, 2022 | PP Updates & Alerts
The final stretch, the light at the end of the tunnel, the end is in sight . . . pick your metaphor. Tuesday is the 53rd day of the Legislature’s 2022 session. Much has been accomplished; much remains. Senators have been putting in the hours. Over the last two weeks,...
Mar 22, 2022 | PP Updates & Alerts
Tuesday marks the 45th day of the Legislature’s session. That leaves 16 meeting days to complete the budget adjustments, distribute federal ARPA funds, address tax reduction proposals, and fit in as many designated priority bills as time allows. To get through the...
Feb 28, 2022 | PP Updates & Alerts
Friday was the 32nd day of the Legislature’s session—just past halfway. Mornings bring three hours of floor debate, and afternoons have followed with continued often lengthy committee hearings. Both have included discussion on various tax relief measures, school...
Jan 31, 2022 | PP Updates & Alerts
Monday is the 17th day of the Legislature’s 2022 session (inching toward the one third mark). Senators have been busy with morning floor debate and afternoon/evening committee hearings. Last week alone, 15 committees took testimony on 98 bills, 13 agency budget...
Jan 13, 2022 | PP Updates & Alerts
The Nebraska Legislature returned on January 5 to begin its 2022 session. This will be the so-called short session, at 60 meeting days, but there is a lot on the agenda. Adjournment is scheduled for April 20. New bill introductions began on day 1 and will continue...
