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RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed Responds to President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress

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***For Immediate Release***Date: March 5, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed Responds to President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress LINCOLN, NE — Last night, President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress with a speech that was devoid of policies that would strengthen […]

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Nebraska’s First Certified Welcoming City Announced! + Upcoming Events

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Nebraska communities across the state are committed to strengthening local economies, building vibrant communities of neighbors, and fostering meaningful connections across differences by creating inclusive practices. One community has been recognized by Welcoming America for their commitment.  Congratulations to Crete, Nebraska who is officially the first city in the state to be recognized as a

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Legislative Update

At the Capitol: Thank you for making your voice heard!

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Thank you for making your voice heard this session! Your continued advocacy – through submitting comments, testifying at hearings, and contacting your senator – makes an impactful difference. This week, the Legislature will continue with morning floor debate, followed by committee hearings every afternoon. All-day floor debate will begin on March 31. Last Week’s Highlights

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Call to action

ACTION ALERT: Tell Your Senator to Oppose LB258!

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When Nebraskans went to the ballot box in 2022, we voted to gradually raise our state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by January 2026 — and to automatically adjust it for cost of living increases starting in 2027. Despite nearly 60% of Nebraska voters supporting this change, the Nebraska Legislature now seeks to undermine

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Call to action

TAKE ACTION: Harsh SNAP Work Requirements are Bad for Nebraska

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Everyone should have access to the food they need. But ❌ LB656 would make Nebraska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) less effective and cut people off of food benefits. Introduced by Senator Bob Andersen, LB656 would do two things:  Both policies would cut Nebraskans off from food benefits and increase hunger.  This Thursday, February 27

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Legislative Update

At the Capitol: Several Important Hearings This Week

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Hearings have kept all of us busy these last few weeks! The Legislature will continue with morning floor debate, followed by committee hearings every afternoon, through the last full week of March. All-day floor debate will begin on March 31. Appleseed has identified our 2025 legislative priorities that would advance justice and opportunity for all

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Call to action

Tell Congress NO to slashing health care & food programs to fund separating families

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Right now, Congress is considering budget legislation that would slash healthcare, food access, and other essential public services – in order to fund sweeping deportations of longtime community members and to expand tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and large corporations.  Now is the time to tell our members of Congress that Nebraskans support stability for

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Call to action

TAKE ACTION: Show you support for Hunger-Free Schools!

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Every child deserves access to nutritious meals at school – regardless of their family’s income. ✅ LB14, the Hunger-Free Schools Act, would offer no-cost meals to ALL of Nebraska’s school children. By making breakfast and lunch free for all students, we can eliminate stigma, improve learning outcomes, and support families struggling with rising costs.  We

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Legislative Update

At the Capitol: Tell the HHS Committee to Advance LB102!

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We’re almost a third of the way through the 2025 Nebraska Legislative Session! Bill hearings will continue in the afternoons through the end of March, 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 on two important bills:

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