Legislative Update

At the Capitol: Priority Bills and Upcoming Hearings

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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Legislative Update

2023 Nebraska Appleseed Legislative Priorities

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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News

Proposed Legislation Undermines Nebraska’s Popular Ballot Initiative

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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Appleseed and Nebraska SNAC are working to expand school breakfast in Nebraska

Kids need food to be healthy, do well in school, and stay out of trouble. School meals help provide that food for tens of thousands of families across Nebraska. Nebraska Appleseed has worked for many years to promote healthy school meals for all kids at the state, district, and school levels.  As part of that

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Legislative Update

At the Capitol: More Bills + Constitutional Amendments Introduced

Last week, we wrapped up the first full week of the Legislature’s 2023 session. Committees were finalized and new bills and constitutional amendments continued to be introduced. (Click here to see who is on which committee and here for a list of everything introduced so far.) Bill introduction will continue through tomorrow Wednesday, January 18,

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PRESS RELEASE: Nebraskans have constitutional right to jury in eviction court proceedings, Supreme Court appeal argues

***For Immediate Release***January 11, 2023 Contacts:Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedO: (402) 438-8853 x 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Scott MertzHousing Justice Project Director, Legal Aid of NebraskaO: (402) 348-1069 x 206smertz@legalaidofnebraska.org Nebraskans have constitutional right to jury in eviction court proceedings, Supreme Court appeal argues LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Supreme Court arguments began today in the case of

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Empezando el 2023 celebrando la participación del 2022

¡Estamos empezando el 2023 inspirados por la participación de votantes de la comunidad en 2022! ¡Una democracia fuerte se centra en el poder de la comunidad y votar es clave para que se escuchen nuestras voces! Junto a organizaciones locales dirigidas por personas migrantes y nativas americanas como Empoderando a Familias en Scottsbluff, Centro Hispano

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Legislative Update

At the Capitol: Several Appleseed Priority Bills Introduced

Last week, the Nebraska Legislature officially kicked off the 2023 session, welcoming several new faces to the Unicameral. Senator John Arch was 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 Wednesday, January 18. Hearings will start the week

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Kicking Off 2023 with a Celebration of 2022 Participation!

We’re entering 2023 inspired by 2022 community voter participation! A strong democracy is centered around community power and voting is key to making our voices heard! Together with phenomenal immigrant- and Native-led partner organizations Empowering Families in Scottsbluff, Centro Hispano in Columbus, Unity in Action in South Sioux City, Native Futures in Alliance, and many

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