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2011 End of Session Report

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Impersonation could be crime

Impersonation could be crime

By Martha Stoddard, Omaha World Herald
February 11, 2011

LINCOLN — State Sen. Amanda McGill of Lincoln rarely goes anywhere without her Blackberry, and she’s a regular on Facebook.

As one of the younger Nebraska lawmakers, she’s comfortable with electronic media. But last fall she encountered a darker side of the online world.

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Food stamp bill allows savings

Food stamp bill allows savings

By Martha Stoddard, Omaha World Herald
March 3, 2011

LINCOLN — Nebraskans using food stamps might have a better chance of getting ahead under a bill advanced by the Legislature Thursday.

Senators amended Legislative Bill 543 to eliminate a $2,000 limit on savings accounts of food stamp applicants.

The change means people would qualify for what is now the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program based on income and other requirements. Their assets would no longer be considered in determining eligibility.

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Bill would make child support debtors' names public

Bill would make child support debtors' names public

By Kevin O'Hanlon and JoAnne Young, Lincoln Journal Star
January 18, 2011

A proposal by an Omaha senator would publicize the names of parents who don't pay child support.

The bill (LB488), introduced Tuesday by Sen. Jeremy Nordquist, would allow publishing the names of non-custodial parents whose child support debts exceed $5,000 and who have not made payments in the past six months. The parent's name would not be published if he or she were involved in bankruptcy proceedings or receiving public assistance.

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Measure would keep tobacco out of Neb. schools

Measure would keep tobacco out of Neb. schools

Associated Press
January 12, 2011

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A proposal in the Nebraska Legislature would ban the use of all tobacco products in all school buildings and properties and at all school events - even those off campus.

State Sen. Jeremy Nordquist, of Omaha, introduced the Tobacco Free Schools Act (LB313) on Wednesday.

Nordquist says public schools can't teach about the dangers of tobacco and allow students, staff, and visitors to continue "to set bad examples."

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State Tries to Make Health Care More Affordable
January 22, 2011
Bill would make child support debtors' names public
January 22, 2011
Senator Nordquist Launches YourHealthCarePriorities.com
October 1, 2010
Website started to ask Nebraskans about health care reform
October 1, 2010
State cost estimate was 'worst case'
September 20, 2010
Nebraska state agencies submit budget requests for 2011-2013
September 20, 2010
Midlands Voices: It's crucial we make new health care law work for all Nebraskans
September 20, 2010
OWH: Nelson, Heineman battle over health care
August 23, 2010
LJS: Milliman's 'staggering' health care reform numbers
August 23, 2010
Senator Nordquist Selected to Lead National Legislative Health Committee
July 29, 2010
Summer 2010 Newsletter
July 16, 2010
OWH: Watching public wallets
May 27, 2010
OWH: Budget sails over 1st hurdle
March 17, 2010
Preparations for more Nebraska budget cuts being made
March 3, 2010
Showdown looms in Nebraska on immigrant prenatal care
February 3, 2010
Law Seeks to Better Track Employers Relying on Medicaid
January 21, 2010
Constitutional Amendment Seeks to Put Nebraskans in Control of Salaries
January 21, 2010
State Senator Taking Action to Get Input on Budget Mess
October 26, 2009
Nebraska economic board to meet earlier
October 13, 2009
Senator: Portion of Nebraska budget gap filled with stimulus 'pretty startling'
August 24, 2009
Nebraska Gets Tough on Graffiti
June 1, 2009
Senators Seek to Fix 529 College Savings Plans
May 18, 2009
Jump-start is sought for natural gas vehicles
May 11, 2009
Senators: No answers? No money for BSDC
April 7, 2009
Bill advances that would give more child health care options
April 2, 2009
Bills to expand health services advance
March 26, 2009
Battle begins on how to use education stimulus money
March 19, 2009
Senator: Taxpayers Can't Sustain Medicaid Burden
March 19, 2009
Reports: Neb. residents struggling with insurance
March 18, 2009
Relationship building key to Nordquist
March 13, 2009
More mental health care for kids debated
March 10, 2009
Governor waits for details on stimulus
February 19, 2009
Bid fails to add Omaha to building cleanup bill
January 30, 2009
State laws impede wind development, senators told
January 21, 2009
Omaha senator wants to exempt natural gas from tax
January 20, 2009
Renewable energy bills face tough battle in Nebraska
January 20, 2009
Nordquist Proposes Renewable Energy Incentives
January 20, 2009
Senator's plan would end tax on Social Security money
January 15, 2009
Nordquist Proposes End to State Taxes on Social Security
January 15, 2009
Bill would bar minors from buying spray paint
January 15, 2009
Senator’s plan would end tax on Social Security money
January 15, 2009
Omaha senators introduce graffiti bills
January 14, 2009
South Omaha Legislators Team Up to Fight Graffiti
January 14, 2009