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Nebraska lawmakers consider bill to strengthen 340B program

Nebraska lawmakers considered a bill to strengthen a federal drug discount program this afternoon. Sen. Brian Hardin introduced the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act to help rural hospitals. The 340B program allows certain hospitals and pharmacies to purchase drugs from manufacturers at a reduced cost. In recent years, some pharmaceutical companies restricted pharmacies from accessing the discounted drugs. Hardin said his bill would prohibit these companies from interfering with drug delivery.

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Legislature advances gig workers as independent contractors bill

The Legislature gave first round approval Tuesday to a bill codifying gig workers like Uber drivers as independent contractors, not employees.

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Ed Committee hears proposal to restrict cell phones in schools

The Legislature's Education Committee heard a proposal Tuesday to require schools to restrict cell phone use.

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Nonprofits launch ‘know your rights’ campaigns

As misinformation about immigration enforcement spreads throughout some communities, some nonprofits across the state are working to ensure people know how to get reliable information and understand their constitutional rights.

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USAID order impacts Nebraska institute

Included in a flurry of executive orders issued hours after President Trump took office was a 90-day freeze on foreign aid. That order impacts the United States Agency for International Development, which funds the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska.

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Bill to protect minors from social media addiction discussed

A bill to limit the addictive design elements of social media apps was discussed at the Nebraska Legislature Monday afternoon. Sen. Carolyn Bosn introduced the bill at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen. The legislation prevents minors from having their private information shared and requires companies to curb features like infinite scroll and frequent push alerts. Opponents of the bill say it is likely unconstitutional, citing a similar California law that the courts struck down. Bosn said the Nebraska proposal has addressed the legal concerns.

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Signatures submitted to put Lincoln renter protections on ballot

More than 15-thousand signatures were turned in Monday to place a measure on the upcoming Lincoln city election ballot aimed at helping renters. The Lincoln for Fair Housing coalition is leading the push to prohibit landlords from refusing to rent to tenants based on the source of their income. Elizabeth Engman, a community organizer with Nebraska Appleseed, says it would provide more housing options for renters.

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Hearing held on law that would amend paid sick leave law

A hearing was held on Monday to discuss a bill, introduced by Sen. Paul Strommen, that would make modifications to the mandatory paid sick leave law that 75% of Nebraskans voted into law last November.

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05/11/2022

greendaviddude

NET provides the best coverage in a podcast format of the Nebraska State Legislature and politics in Lincoln, Omaha, and the rest of the state. They were one of the first places to cover the environmental disaster caused by the AltEn ethanol plant near Mead, Nebraska. Sometimes the stories are a little dry but they are always earnest and present multiple points of view on an issue. My go-to podcast for Nebraska news.
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Mrs. Fleming

Thanks for posting the debates!