Hunger is a policy decision, and we need to make sure policymakers know they can make change. This year, the Nebraska Legislature will be taking up over 800 bills that will impact the lives of Nebraskans. We wanted to share the food access bills that Nebraska Appleseed is prioritizing so that you can be better […]
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Last night the President shared his priorities in the State of the Union address. He recognized the important progress that has been made in providing communities with increased support against the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. While these unprecedented challenges are ongoing, we celebrate much-needed improvements, including: There is still much more to be done.
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By Meyri Ibrahim, Food and Nutrition Access Intern Kids need food to be healthy and do well in school. That’s why Nebraska Appleseed works to make sure kids get the food they need to thrive through child nutrition programs across the state. This year, the Nebraska Student Nutrition Action Committee (SNAC), an Appleseed-led coalition of
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Last week was full of long days, late nights, and much-needed coffee while fighting for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Last week’s highlights On Monday, we kicked off a week full of hearings in front of the Business and Labor Committee, testifying on how LB57 (Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh) would benefit workers and reduce business
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***For Immediate Release***February 6, 2023 Contact:Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedO: (402) 438-8853 x 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Community, Worker, and Farmer Groups Welcome Meatpacking Legislation Federal bill reintroduced that would support Nebraska families, farmers, and food NEBRASKA – Last week, the Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act and a package of related bills were reintroduced in Congress to
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We’re already four weeks into the 2023 legislative session! Last week, the Legislature kicked off hearings, and this week we have several Appleseed priorities in front of committees. Your voice is vital to ensuring we are building a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive Nebraska. As a friendly reminder, here are few important updates on how you
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Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Becky Gould issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s State of the State address delivered this morning: “This morning the Governor shared his reflections on the state of the state and priorities for the 2023 legislative session. Governor Pillen spoke about the importance of focusing on a better
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Last week, bill introduction ended with the Nebraska Legislature introducing more than 800 bills and proposed constitutional amendments this session. Committee hearings began this week on an afternoon-only schedule. During the weeks of January 30 and February 6, committee hearings will be held throughout the day. The Legislature will resume afternoon-only hearings the week of
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The Nebraska Legislature introduced more than 800 bills and proposed constitutional amendments this session and we’re ready to fight for justice and opportunity at the Capitol! Nebraska Appleseed Priority Bills Here are some of the legislative priorities that Appleseed is supporting during the 2023 session. ⤵️ Strengthening worker protections Supporting young people navigating the child
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For everyone to have access to the good life, we must ensure that Nebraska workers are paid a living wage. That’s why the minimum wage increase passed overwhelmingly on the ballot in November, and why we must now all fight to protect it. When Nebraskans went to the ballot box a few months ago, we
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