Katie Pitts

It’s Day 32 today, which means we are officially more than halfway through the 2026 Legislative Session! Last week, senators and committees finalized and designated their personal priority bills for the session. We are excited to share that several Appleseed priority bills have been prioritized (see below), and we’ll be sure to share updates as these […]

We’re almost halfway through the 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session!  Bill hearings will continue in the afternoons through the end of February, 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 or submitted comments on several bills: ✅ LB723,

It’s Day 24 of the Nebraska Legislature’s 2026 session! We’re at the Capitol every day, continuing to fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Check out last week’s highlights and this week’s key hearings below:  Last Week’s Highlights Last week, we testified or submitted comments on several bills and one constitutional amendment: Minimum wage

Last week, the Legislature continued hearings and floor debate. Floor debate will continue to take place in the mornings, and hearings will be held in the afternoons. Hearings are currently scheduled to run through February 29. Last Week’s Highlights Last week, we testified or submitted comments on several bills: ❌ LB730 (Kauth) prohibits schools and

Last week, the Legislature completed its ten days of new bill introduction with more than 500 new bills and proposed constitutional amendments introduced this session. You can click here to view the entire list of introduced bills. Hearings have also begun and will continue through the end of February. Floor debate will happen in the

Last week, we wrapped up the first full week of the Legislature’s 2026 session. Today is the last day of bill introduction, and we will know the full list of new legislation for this session by noon today. (Click here for a list of everything introduced so far.)  Hearings started yesterday and will continue through

Welcome to 2026! Today is the first day of the Nebraska Legislature’s 2026 session. This will be a short, 60-day session and is scheduled to end on April 17. Today’s agenda includes new bill introductions that will run every day from now through Day 10 on January 21. Since this is the second session of the biennial Nebraska Legislature,

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