With the end of legislative session, the frenetic pace of work at Voices for Children has slowed just enough to us all some time for reflection on the work we’ve accomplished for Nebraska’s kids and the work that remains. And despite 25 years of Voices’ victories, there’s a lot of…...
LB 972: Make Changes to Nebraska’s Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers
As Introduced: The bill would have placed the YRTCs under the administration of Nebraska’s Department of Correctional Services rather than the Department of Health and Human Services, breaking apart the responsibilities of DHHS’ Office of Juvenile Services. As Amended: The bill no longer transfers the YRTCs to the Department of…...
LB 1041: Streamline Public Benefit Programs
As introduced: This bill attempts to simplify and streamline public benefit requirements by: requiring alignment of verification procedures across various public benefit programs; maintaining legislative oversight over public benefit administration by requiring the collection and reporting of data relating to access to public benefit programs and case closures; coordinating renewals…...
