Katie Pitts

There are only three full weeks of session remaining. Last week, senators continued debate on the mainline budget bills and on various appropriations issues. Once the budget is done, senators will complete other bills that distribute state funds and work towards finishing up the session over the few remaining weeks.  In addition to monitoring the […]

There are just 15 days left in the 2023 session! Last week, senators began debate on the mainline budget and appropriations issues which lasted throughout the week. By the end of the week, all the bills dealing with the budget advanced and will come up for their second round of debate soon. Abortion Ban Amendment

It may be hard to believe, but today is Day 70 of the 2023 legislative session. Tomorrow, senators will begin debate on the mainline budget, with debate over appropriations issues lasting most of the week. Last week was a very busy week with a few of our 2023 priority bills moving forward and one very

It’s Day 67 of the 2023 Legislative Session, and we’re still at the Capitol every day, fighting for a Nebraska in which every person can thrive. Here’s an update on how you can take action this week: LB84: SNAP Sunset Bill Unanimously Advanced Out of Committee Last week, we celebrated that a bill to maintain

We are on Day 64 of session as all-day debate – including late nights – continues. Here’s an update on what happened last week, and how we’ll continue fighting for justice and opportunity for ALL Nebraskans as we head into the last 30 days of the 2023 Legislative Session. LB626: A Near Total Abortion Ban

We are on Day 59, which means we’re now two-thirds of the way through the 2023 session. The Legislature will continue all-day floor debate until they adjourn in early June. Learn more about the floor debate process in my short explainer. Last week’s highlights Last week, senators debated school financing, property taxes, retirement systems, and

Last week the Legislature began all-day floor debate, including late-night sessions, which is expected to continue until session adjourns in June. ICYMI: Click here for an update on what we’ll be fighting for – and against – for the rest of this legislative session. Last week’s highlights There were a lot of filibusters throughout last

The Legislature begins all-day floor debate this week and will continue until they adjourn in June, with late-night sessions starting this week.  Now that hearings are done, and senator and committee priorities bills have been decided, click here for an update on what we’ll be fighting for – and against – during the next 40

In January, we shared our 2023 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 40 days of session. Supporting young people navigating the child welfare system Expanding food and nutrition access

This week is the last week of hearings at the Legislature! Once hearings are over, the calendar will shift next week to all day debate. The Speaker informed senators that they should expect floor debate to extend into the evening for the duration of the session.  LB574 (Sen. Kathleen Kauth), which bans gender affirming care