Welcome to Week 3 of the 2025 Legislative Session! Bill introduction will continue this week through Day 10 (January 22). Bill hearings also start tomorrow and will continue through the end of March. Debate on any rules changes will also begin tomorrow, January 22. Last week, Governor Pillen gave his annual State of the State […]
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***For Immediate Release***January 20, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Nebraska Appleseed Responds to Day One Executive Orders New executive orders built on same destructive ideas that contradict Nebraskan and American values LINCOLN, NE — Today, President Trump began his return to office by issuing numerous executive orders that
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TODOS necesitamos comida. Hablemos sobre cómo podemos asegurar el acceso a alimentos para todos los residentes durante la sesión legislativa de Nebraska Únase a nosotros el jueves 23 de enero de 5:30 a 7:00 pm (hora central) para conocer las propuestas de ley que afectarán el acceso a los alimentos que se han presentado en la legislatura de Nebraska
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Everyone needs food. Let’s talk about how we can advocate to make it easier for people to get the food they need this Nebraska Legislative session. Join us on Thursday, January 23rd from 5:30-7:00 pm CT to learn about the food access bills that have been introduced in the Nebraska Legislature for 2025. We’ll share
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As Congress begins a new year, if you didn’t have a chance to share a message before the holidays (or even if you did!), take another moment to let Nebraska’s members of Congress hear communities’ strong support for the positive immigration policies that would support stability for longtime community members living in limbo, thriving schools
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***For Immediate Release***January 15, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: 402-438-8853 x116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Nebraska Appleseed Response to the Governor’s State of the State LINCOLN, NE — Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Becky Gould issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s State of the State address: “This morning, Governor Pillen shared his reflections
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Last week, the Nebraska Legislature officially kicked off the 2025 session, welcoming 17 new faces to the Unicameral. Senator John Arch was re-elected Speaker of the Legislature, committee chair elections were held, and committee assignments were reported. Bill introductions also began last week, and will continue through Day 10 which is Wednesday, January 22. Hearings
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Welcome to 2025! The Nebraska Legislature officially kicks off this year’s session today, welcoming several new faces to the Unicameral. On today’s agenda is committee leadership elections and swearing in of new members. New bill introductions will start tomorrow and continue through Day 10 (January 22). Hearings on newly introduced legislation will begin in a
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Join community leaders from across Nebraska who are fostering inclusive spaces of connection and growth! The New Year is here – what better way to kick it off than by deepening our understanding of the diverse stories that make Nebraska home? Join Nebraska Is Home: “Through our Neighbors’ Eyes”, a virtual film series showcasing short
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***For Immediate Release***January 1, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: 402-438-8853 x116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Nebraska workers receive another wage increasebecause of Initiative 433 The increase to $13.50/hour is the third in a series of raises LINCOLN, NE — Today, Nebraska increased its minimum wage for workers across the state to $13.50/hour. This was the third
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