Bill aimed at bedbugs in Omaha public housing creeps forward in Nebraska Legislature

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 587

Last Updated: 13 hours, 44 minutes ago

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LINCOLN — The latest version of a persistent anti-bedbug proposal seeking stronger remedies by Omaha’s public housing agency crept forward Friday in the Nebraska lawmaking process.

The measure is part of a multi-bill package championed by the Nebraska Legislature’s Urban Affairs Committee that easily advanced to a second round.

State Sen. Terrell McKinney chairs the committee and also represents North Omaha, which is home to some government-subsidized dwellings managed by the Omaha Housing Authority.

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