Despite thousands of Nebraskans demanding that our Legislature honor the will of voters, 33 senators chose today to undermine our state’s voter-approved minimum wage law by passing ❌LB258 on Final Reading. This bill creates a subminimum wage for workers under the age of 20 and adds restrictions on the cost of living increases that Nebraskans […]
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Last year, Nebraskans came together to tell the Legislature HANDS OFF our voter-approved minimum wage law. Now, ❌ LB258 (Raybould) – a bill that will harm workers by severely weakening Nebraska’s minimum wage law by carving out a subminimum wage for young workers AND placing a harmful cap on the cost of living increases that
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Today, Appleseed gathered with advocates from across the state to celebrate the launch of the Respect Nebraska Voters ballot initiative campaign! We’re working together to ensure that our state lawmakers respect the will of the people once voters have spoken at the ballot box. This ballot initiative will allow Nebraska voters to vote directly on the issue in the November
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Today, Nebraska’s minimum wage increased for workers across the state to $15.00/hour! Starting on January 1, 2027, our minimum wage will be adjusted every year to account for cost of living increases. This increase is the direct result of years-long efforts by a coalition of organizations, leaders, and community advocates who worked tirelessly in support
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As we approach 2026, in the midst of many massive challenges, I am heartened by the remarkable number of Nebraskans who have mobilized this year: In less than a week, over 18,000 people from nearly 400 Nebraska communities signed a petition opposing a federal immigration detainment camp in our state. Hundreds have shown up to
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We are excited to announce that Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund / Nebraska Appleseed is part of a new effort to ensure that our state lawmakers respect the will of the people once voters have spoken at the ballot box. This morning, we joined our friends and partners to officially file language for a new ballot
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On October 9, Nebraska Appleseed will gather again to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2025 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. The Jim Wolf Equal Justice Award recognizes Nebraskans who have made significant contributions to justice
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Today, thanks to advocates like you, Nebraska workers will begin accruing paid sick leave through the Nebraska Healthy Families & Workplaces Act (Initiative 436), which was approved by nearly 75% of Nebraska voters last November. This new law gives over 100,000 Nebraskans the right to earn paid sick leave after 80 hours of consecutive employment, at which point
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On October 9, Nebraska Appleseed will gather again to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2025 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. The Milo Mumgaard Emerging Leader Award recognizes emerging leaders who have a vision for
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On October 9, Nebraska Appleseed will gather again to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2025 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. Roots of Justice Award recognizes grassroots advocates who have made outstanding contributions to justice
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