This week, the President addressed the nation in a State of the Union address out of touch with the realities of working families and continuing to spread harmful rhetoric about immigrant neighbors who are part of the fabric of local communities and help make local communities strong. The reality is, mass detentions and deportations by […]
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***For Immediate Release***February 25, 2026 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed Responds to President Trump’s State of the Union Address LINCOLN, NE — Last night, President Trump addressed Congress and the nation, highlighting his policies and priorities that have caused enduring harm to countless Nebraskans. Over the
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It’s Day 32 today, which means we are officially more than halfway through the 2026 Legislative Session! Last week, senators and committees finalized and designated their personal priority bills for the session. We are excited to share that several Appleseed priority bills have been prioritized (see below), and we’ll be sure to share updates as these
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When school meals are free, more kids get the nutrition they need to succeed in class. ✅ LB966, introduced by Sen. Michaela Cavanaugh, would allow Nebraska kids who qualify for reduced-price school meals to get those meals for free. This bill would help around 27,000 kids in low income families avoid fees that can add
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The federal government just made getting food harder for thousands of immigrant Nebraskans. Our state needs to stand up and say NO! H.R.1, or the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, was passed into law by Congress in July. That law changes eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) in ways that
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Take 5 Minutes to Submit a Comment by 11:59 pm CT on Wednesday, Feb. 25! The Governor announced that Nebraska would be the first in the nation to implement the problematic Medicaid expansion work reporting requirements required by the “One Big Beautiful Bill” 8 months before they are supposed to take effect. Recognizing the complexity and harm
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We’re almost halfway through the 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session! Bill hearings will continue in the afternoons through the end of February, 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 or submitted comments on several bills: ✅ LB723,
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The Nebraska we know and love is a place where neighbors care about each other and want to see each other thrive. Punishing people for experiencing homelessness is cruel and only hurts those that need support the most. ❌ LB925 would ban camping or storing personal property on any public land— targeting anyone who is
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Our schools should be safe spaces of learning, connection, and community for ALL Nebraska children. On Tuesday, February 17, the Education Committee will hold a hearing on ✅ LB1034 (Sen. George Dungan). This bill would keep Nebraska children and learning environments safe by preventing federal ICE agents from entering schools without a judicial warrant –
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All kids should have access to nutritious meals at school – regardless of their family’s income. ✅ LB966, the Hunger-Free Schools Act, would make more students eligible for free school meals by using state funds to pay for all “reduced-price” category meals. By making more breakfasts and lunches free, we can reduce stigma, improve learning outcomes, and
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