Register Now! Announcing Sessions for “We All Belong In Welcoming”

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Join community leaders from Nebraska and beyond who are building inclusive and vibrant communities!  Join our (virtual) annual statewide welcoming convening series – which brings together community leaders from all over Nebraska to share our experiences, insights, and strategies for building welcoming and inclusive communities.  During these summer sessions, we will have the opportunity to […]

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Nebraska Appleseed 2026 Priority Bills Legislative Wrap-up

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The 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session officially ended on Friday, April 17. The Legislature introduced more than 500 new bills and proposed constitutional amendments this session, and we saw the following Appleseed priority bills signed into law: Supporting young people navigating the child welfare system ✅ LB1032 recognizes tribal customary adoptions in Nebraska state law, ensuring

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At the Capitol: 2026 Legislative Wrap-up

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Last Friday, the 2026 Nebraska legislative session officially ended! Four Important Bills Signed Into Law Governor Pillen signed into law four important bills that will ensure Nebraskans are supported throughout the state: ✅ LB304 helps parents afford the child care they need by maintaining the child care subsidy’s income eligibility level, which is otherwise set to decrease this

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LB966 Hunger Free Schools Act becomes law!

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The Nebraska legislative session wrapped up Friday and senators successfully passed LB966, the Hunger Free Schools Act, which will feed more kids in Nebraska schools! For a five year period starting next year, kids who qualify for reduced-price meals (in families with incomes between 130-185% FPL) will get those meals for free.  A huge thank

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Upcoming Events: Connect with other Welcomers!

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We wanted to highlight a few upcoming webinars and convenings and learning opportunities to  support your welcoming and inclusion goals.   Welcoming Week 2026 Welcoming Week is an opportunity for communities to come together and celebrate the values that make places more welcoming and inclusive for all who live there. In the months leading up to

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Bill Recognizing Tribal Customary Adoptions Becomes Law!

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Yesterday, ✅ LB1032, which recognizes tribal customary adoptions in Nebraska state law, was approved by the Governor – officially becoming state law!  LB1032, introduced by Senator Wendy DeBoer and prioritized by the State-Tribal Relations Committee, is a major step forward in honoring the values, traditions, and beliefs of Native families across Nebraska.  Tribal customary adoptions (“TCAs”)

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TAKE ACTION:Call your Representative to support TPS stability and Haitian community members!

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Today and tomorrow, the House of Representatives will be taking important votes on H.R. 1689, a positive solution that would support Temporary Protected Status (TPS) stability for local communities and safety for Haitian neighbors, business owners, caregivers, and faith leaders who have been in the U.S. for decades and are essential parts of communities across

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At the Capitol: 2026 Legislative Session ends this Friday

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Welcome to the final week of the 2026 Nebraska legislative session, which is scheduled to end this Friday, April 17.  Last week: Several bills passed on Final Reading Last week, several important bills passed on Final Reading and are awaiting the governor’s signature to be officially signed into law: ✅ LB304 helps parents afford the

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At the Capitol: Critical bills up for debate TODAY!

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The 2026 Legislative Session is wrapping up with its last full week this week!  Follow along: You can livestream all legislative happenings through Nebraska Public Media. Today: Critical Bills up for Debate Last week, several important bills advanced to select file, all of which are up for debate as soon as TODAY: ✅ LB304 helps

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