Nebraska workers’ comp changes to fight firefighter cancer fail to advance

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 1,256

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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LINCOLN — A legislative effort that could make it easier for Nebraska firefighters to receive workers’ compensation for cancers went up in smoke Monday on the bill’s fifth day of debate.

Legislative Bill 400, from State Sen. Dave Wordekemper of Fremont, would have given professional and volunteer firefighters the assumption that any cancer diagnosis they receive in the course of or resulting from their duties is because of firefighting, opening the door to file …

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