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Legislative Update

At the Capitol: 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-up

Last Monday, the Legislature adjourned sine die, meaning the body has concluded its work for the session.   Despite some obstacles and disappointments, we are proud of how hard our team, partners, and supporters worked to advance justice and opportunity for Nebraska families and communities, including on some key Appleseed priorities.   Wrapping up Appleseed’s 2025 Legislative […]

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Legislative Update

At the Capitol: Session has officially concluded for the year!

Yesterday, the Legislature adjourned sine die, meaning the body has concluded its work for the session.  Several Appleseed priority bills came up for Final Reading last week. Here’s an update on what happened: LB192 (SNAP access) passed on Final Reading ✅ LB192 (Quick) passed 41-8 on Final Reading. (See how your senator voted here.) This

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Legislative Update

At the Capitol: Minimum wage and paid sick leave protections challenged again

Thanks to amazing advocates like you – and lots of caffeine – we’ve made it to the final full week of the 2025 Legislative Session! Today is Day 86 of our 90 day session. The Legislature is expected to wrap up this year’s activities no later than Monday, June 9th. Multiple 2025 Appleseed Priority Bills

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Legislative Update

At the Capitol: Lots of updates for the Legislature’s final stretch

Today is Day 82, meaning we have just eight days remaining in the 2025 Legislative Session. Last week, senators passed a two-year $11 billion state budget package. Several Appleseed priority bills also came back to the floor. Here’s an update on the legislation we’ve been monitoring: LB192: SNAP Eligibility Bill Returned with New Amendment ✅ LB192 (Quick), which was up

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Call to action

ACTION ALERT: Important bills on tomorrow’s agenda

Tomorrow, three important bills are up for Final Reading. This is our last chance to make our voices heard on the following issues: ✅ LB192 (Quick) preserves access to food for thousands of Nebraska families by maintaining the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)’s income eligibility level, which will decrease in October unless the legislature acts

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At the Capitol: LB415 up for debate TODAY

It’s Day 78! There are only 12 days left in this year’s session. Senators continue to debate Nebraska’s mainline budget for 2025-2027 this week, which received second-round approval yesterday. ✅LB275 (Sen. Megan Hunt) was also advanced to Final Reading last week. This bill provides more transparency, opportunities for engagement, and access to benefits for young

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