This is an opportunity for you to remind your members of Congress that EVERYONE needs food – and that keeping our communities fed is non-negotiable. The House Agriculture Committee recently advanced its version of the Farm Bill (the Farm, Food & National Security Act), and it is likely to go to the House floor for a vote soon. The […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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We should all have the freedom to live in a safe, affordable, and accessible home. Our federal government protects that freedom through rental assistance programs that help more than 10 million people – 3.2 million of whom are children – keep a roof over their heads. As costs skyrocket, we need stable housing as much
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