Heineman: Poor economy could force special session

State senators could be back in Lincoln for a special session this fall if the economy continues to tank, according to Gov. Dave Heineman and legislative leaders.

Legislature approves new dog bite law

The Unicameral approved a new dog law that may call for jail time for someone who keeps a vicious dog.

Nebraska leaders mulling Labor stimulus funding

State leaders have grabbed at all of the available federal stimulus funding except for that from one program.

Neb. legislator scrutinizes school activities assn

A state senator says if the governing body for high school activities in Nebraska receives tax money, it should be held accountable by the public and not just by the schools it serves.

Dental assistants bill passes

Senators gave first-round approval Monday to a bill that would allow the state Department of Health and Human Services to regulate the education and training of dental assistants.

Bill would let Board of Dentistry and DHHS make educational rules

The most heavily lobbied bill this legislative session has to do with dental assistants, the people who pass instruments on to your dentist.

Bill would allow public resource use for ballot issues

Public employees will be able to work on ballot issues without fear they will get into trouble for the minor, unintentional use of a taxpayer-funded cell phone or computer, under a bill that gained fi