Lawmakers in Nebraska introduced 115 bills on the first day of the legislative session, including a proposal to restore work requirement exemptions for select SNAP recipients. This measure specifically targets certain Nebraskans who rely on federal food assistance programs.

Several state legislators will meet with Clayton County residents on Saturday, Jan. 10 at the James E. Harris Fellowship Hall of Dixon Grove Baptist Church. The event, organized by the Clayton County Community Council, is scheduled for 9 a.m. and will give citizens an opportunity to talk directly with their elected representatives.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is scheduled to deliver a speech at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, marking the final day of the 95th General Assembly. Her address is anticipated to highlight the culmination of the legislative session.