First Five Nebraska will work with state senators on five interim studies this year. Interim studies, conducted annually after the Legislature adjourns its session sine die, give senators and legislative committees the opportunity to delve deeper into topics of policy...
Posts by: Adam Feser, Policy Advisor
LB485 signed into law; expands eligibility for child care subsidy
More Nebraska families with young children will benefit from the state’s Child Care Subsidy program as a result of LB485, which Governor Pete Ricketts signed into law yesterday. Introduced by State Senator Wendy DeBoer, LB485 loosens the state’s household income...
FFN identifies bills in the Legislature that could affect early childhood
State Senators introduced 684 new bills and 10 Constitutional amendments during the opening days of the 107th Nebraska Legislature, which convened January 6 for 90 days. If passed, the Constitutional amendments would be placed on the ballot for a vote of the people....
Nebraska Legislature convenes its 2021 session
The 107th Nebraska Legislature was gaveled into session yesterday for its 90-day first session. Eight new senators were sworn in and 17 senators took an oath for their second terms. New senators are Raymond Aguilar (District 35), Eliot Bostar (District 29), John...