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Nebraska Lawmakers Put Off Non-Discrimination Bill

Nebraska Lawmakers Put Off Non-Discrimination Bill

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A push to add sexual orientation and gender identity to Nebraska’s non-discrimination law has been placed on the shelf for the legislative session.
Senator Patty Pansing Brooks of Lincoln tells colleagues the change is needed. . .

Senator Jim Smith of Omaha tells colleagues the addition would place another burden on small businesses. . .

The Unicameral has voted to table the measure for the remainder of the session.