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Legislative Update

Mid-Session Update: 2025 Nebraska Appleseed Legislative Priorities

In February, we shared our 2025 legislative priorities. Now that hearings are done, and senator and committee priorities bills have been decided, here’s an update on what we’ll be fighting for – and against – for the next 36 days of session. Supporting young people navigating the child welfare system Expanding food and nutrition access

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At the Capitol: Officially halfway through!

Yesterday we hit Day 45, marking the halfway point in the 2025 session. Last week, senators and committees finalized their 2025 legislative priorities. This week, floor debate will continue in the mornings, followed by committee hearings each afternoon. All-day floor debate will begin on March 31. Last Week’s Highlights We were pleased to see a

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At the Capitol: Priority bills are being designated

This week, senators and committees will continue to designate their legislative priorities, which are due by March 14. We were pleased to see one of Appleseed’s priority bills prioritized: ✅ LB319 (Sen. Victor Rountree) would end the SNAP ban for Nebraskans with certain drug-related convictions, helping more folks have food on the table for themselves

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At the Capitol: Thank you for making your voice heard!

Thank you for making your voice heard this session! Your continued advocacy – through submitting comments, testifying at hearings, and contacting your senator – makes an impactful difference. This week, the Legislature will continue with morning floor debate, followed by committee hearings every afternoon. All-day floor debate will begin on March 31. Last Week’s Highlights

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At the Capitol: Several Important Hearings This Week

Hearings have kept all of us busy these last few weeks! The Legislature will continue with morning floor debate, followed by committee hearings every afternoon, through the last full week of March. All-day floor debate will begin on March 31. Appleseed has identified our 2025 legislative priorities that would advance justice and opportunity for all

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At the Capitol: Tell the HHS Committee to Advance LB102!

We’re almost a third of the way through the 2025 Nebraska Legislative Session! Bill hearings will continue in the afternoons through the end of March, and floor debate on the bills that advance out of committees are being heard on the floor each morning. Last Week’s Highlights Last week, we testified on two important bills:

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