***For Immediate Release***
January 15, 2025
Contact: Sierra Salgado Pirigyi
Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed
Office: 402-438-8853 x116
sierrasp@neappleseed.org
Nebraska Appleseed Response to the Governor’s State of the State
LINCOLN, NE — Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Becky Gould issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s State of the State address:
“This morning, Governor Pillen shared his reflections on the state of the state and his priorities for the 2025 legislative session. Governor Pillen spoke about the importance of fighting for the people of Nebraska and making a difference in their everyday lives. We know that far too many Nebraskans are struggling right now to make ends meet.
There is important work to be done this year to implement policies that would deliver direct and lasting economic support to hardworking Nebraskans and their families. One extremely critical piece of legislation before senators this year would ensure thousands of families can maintain access to food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). LB192 needs to pass this year to help Nebraskans afford food for themselves and their families.
We are discouraged to see legislation that would severely weaken Nebraska’s minimum wage law – the same law that an overwhelming number of Nebraska voters enacted in 2022. The will of the voters who endorsed this measure should be upheld so that Nebraska workers are paid a fair wage. We hope Governor Pillen will stand with Nebraska voters and oppose any attempts to undermine the minimum wage.
For everyone to have access to the good life, it’s critical that all Nebraskans are able to continue to put food on the table, afford child care, access safe and affordable housing, and earn a fair wage. We look forward to working with Governor Pillen, the Legislature, and community members to advance common-sense policies that support Nebraskans and strengthen our communities across the state.”
