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Which startup bills will the Nebraska governor sign?
The Nebraska Legislature gave final approval Thursday to three bills of interest to the startup community. All three passed with no dissenting votes and are now awaiting the signature of Governor Pete Ricketts. LB 156, introduced by Sen. John Stinner of Gering, makes an additional $1 million in angel investment tax credits available to qualified…
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Nebraska Uber bill moves to final round
LB 629, the bill to establish a regulatory framework for transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft, moved to final round consideration in the Nebraska legislature yesterday evening on a unanimous voice vote. Prior to advancement, an amendment was adopted that represented a hard-won compromise among interested parties including Uber, banking and insurance companies,…
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“This is not the Kansas bill”: Uber and Lyft move closer to legal, regulated operation in Nebraska
“The Internet has dramatically changed our world. This is the type of industry that the new economy is all about. Let’s let our entrepreneurs have a shot.”