AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoHealth & Care Policy: Nebraska lawmakers advanced LB958, tightening legislative oversight of Medicaid home- and community-based services waivers, adding retroactive benefit coverage, and expanding doula reimbursement while setting limits tied to crisis energy assistance. Education Access: LB966 passed to adopt the Hunger-Free Schools Act, requiring participating schools to serve free breakfasts and lunches to eligible students and shifting reimbursement through the Department of Education. Workforce & Licensing: LB1212 creates a licensure pathway for internationally trained physicians, aiming to address health profession shortages. Public Safety & Oversight: LB764 expands “law enforcement officer” status to certain Department of Correctional Services employees, while LB905 streamlines Nebraska boards and commissions by eliminating obsolete entities and moving duties into existing agencies. Agriculture & Rural Services: LB1187 revises livestock brand inspection fees, including a higher late-notice surcharge and changes to inspector travel charges. Tech & Data Governance: LB1029 updates how colleges report funding from foreign adversarial sources, requiring twice-yearly public postings and clarifying what counts as reportable support.
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