Nebraska lawmakers launched Wednesday into a long-awaited debate about Gov. Jim Pillen s plan to cut property taxes by raising state sales taxes — but adjourned before reaching a vote.
A bill passed in 2023 prohibits suspension for Nebraska students in pre-K through 2nd grade. Teachers at Omaha Public Schools say that's led to kids being allowed back in class hours later after violent behavior. But supporters of the bill say there are other disciplinary options that the district isn't implementing.
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