One bill would try to find ways to entice more people into the nursing field. Also senators debate a bill that would give help to the elderly who cannot help themselves. The purpose of the bill is to keep more people out of nursing homes and in the comfort of their own home. That's because it would limit gifts that lawmakers and other public officials could accept from lobbyists. But this year, the group behind the bill found a lawmaker to take it under his wing.
Senators spend most of the day debating the issue of elected officials accepting gifts.
Last week we told you how Governor Mike Johanns vetoed more than 8 million dollars from the budget passed by lawmakers. Today the legislature attempts to override more than 5 million dollars of the governor's vetoes. The Capitol building is receiving a more than 20-million dollar face lift. Some local Nebraskans say the cost is well worth it. The project was divided into five phases.