First Five Nebraska is an initiative of Early Futures Partnership

First Five Nebraska is an initiative of Early Futures Partnership

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Governor Signs LB304 into Law; Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

Governor Signs LB304 into Law; Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

The second session of the 109th Nebraska Legislature adjourned sine die April 17, wrapping up a busy 60-day, second session in the biennium. State senators introduced 547 bills this year, adding to the 715 from last year's 90-day session, for a combined 1,262 pieces...

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Nebraska Legislature adjourns with significant gains for early childhood

Nebraska Legislature adjourns with significant gains for early childhood

The Nebraska Legislature adjourned sine die Thursday, April 18, ending this year’s 60-day session. First Five Nebraska was fortunate to work with state senators and Governor Pillen to introduce and pass several pieces of early childhood legislation that will...

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LB856 would increase child care worker recruitment and retention

LB856 would increase child care worker recruitment and retention

State Senator John Fredrickson, representing District 20 in central west Omaha, introduced LB856, which excludes all earned and unearned income for child care subsidy applications if the applicant or household member is self-employed at a licensed child care program...

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FFN 2024 priority legislation focuses on child care, maternal health, literacy, home visiting

FFN 2024 priority legislation focuses on child care, maternal health, literacy, home visiting

The Second Session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened January 3 for a 60-day session. In his State of the State address to lawmakers, Governor Pillen prioritized property taxes, regulatory barriers and affordable housing, and also emphasized the importance of...

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