Lawmakers move closer to giving paid maternity leave to female Nebraska state employees

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 823

Last Updated: 3 days, 13 hours ago

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LINCOLN — Lawmakers moved a step closer Tuesday to providing six weeks of paid maternity leave to all female Nebraska state employees after they give birth or adopt a child.

Nearly all female state employees are already offered six weeks of paid maternity leave after giving birth in their employment contracts. The exceptions under current state contracts: state troopers, correctional guards and teachers in correctional or youth rehabilitation and treatment centers.

Last year, …

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