We know that Nebraskans and our communities are healthier when everyone has equitable access to quality, affordable health care. This legislative session, a number of important bills passed to improve access to health care through Nebraska’s Medicaid program. Learn more about some of the positive changes below. Language Access is Critical for Health Care Access […]
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Welcome to the final week of the 2024 Nebraska legislative session, which is scheduled to end this week on Thursday, April 18. Here’s a recap of what happened last week, and what to expect as we wrap up the Legislature’s work. Last Week: Several Appleseed Priority Bills Passed! Several of Appleseed’s 2024 Legislative Priorities were
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After a hectic and busy week at the Legislature, we only have three days left of the 2024 session after today. Senators will continue all-day debate through this Thursday, April 11. Then, they’ll return next Thursday for the final day of session on April 18. Last Week: LB575 Failed to Advance! Last Friday, the legislature
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Do you believe that child support funds collected by the state should actually be used to support children in Nebraska’s lowest income families? On Wednesday, April 3rd, we were happy to see 38 members of the Legislature answer that question with a resounding “yes,” by voting to advance LB233 – a bill that would make
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Today, LB575 (Kathleen Kauth) – which harmfully prohibits transgender and gender diverse students from accessing school activities and facilities consistent with their gender identity – was blocked from advancing in the Legislature. Trans and gender diverse young people in Nebraska will continue to have meaningful access to school activities, opportunities, and spaces, authentic to their
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All young Nebraskans deserve to be who they are, and to thrive in school and social environments. Today, LB575 (Senator Kathleen Kauth) was voted out of the Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee. This bill harmfully prohibits schools from allowing trans and gender diverse young people to access restrooms, locker rooms, or activities consistent with their gender
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Today is Day 54 of the Nebraska Legislature’s 2024 session! Senators will continue all-day debate until we hit Day 60 on Thursday, April 18. Debate typically takes place from 9am-12pm and 1:30pm-5pm, including evening debate which will continue through the end of this week. Last Week: Priority Bills Passed! We were thrilled to see several
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With only 10 legislative days left, senators will continue all-day debate over the next couple of weeks until we hit Day 60. Debate typically takes place from 9am-12pm and 1:30pm-5pm, and last week started the session’s late night schedule which will continue through the end of next week. Long-time Voting Rights Priority Advances We were
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With just 14 days left in the 2024 legislative session, senators will continue their all-day debate on Speaker and personal priority bills. Debate typically takes place from 9am-12pm and 1:30pm-5pm, with the potential to go later into the evening. Health and Human Services Package Advances Last week, LB1215 (Senator Ben Hansen), a package of health
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As President Biden noted in the State of the Union address, the 2021 expansion of the Child Tax Credit was an important tool for reducing child poverty and helping parents make ends meet. The Senate must vote soon on a bill that will benefit almost 16 million children across the country, including approximately 80,000 children
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