State of the Union Response: A Brighter, Inclusive Future Ahead We join President Biden in sharing our solidarity with the people of Ukraine facing uncertainty and forced displacement. Around the world and nation, people fleeing danger and conflict have the right to seek safety and protection, without discrimination. As a nation, we are committed […]
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We are in the last week of committee hearings for the 2022 session! Starting next week, the Legislature will begin all-day floor debate until they adjourn in April, with late night sessions starting in mid-March. Priority bills will be at the center of debate through the end of session – you can find that list
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***For Immediate Release*** Fri, Feb 25, 2022 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director Nebraska Appleseed Office: 402-438-8853 x 119 Mobile: 402-504-0074 mcazarez@neappleseed.org Nebraska Appleseed responds to the Legislature’s Advancement of LB 1173 The Nebraska Legislature took an important step towards ending child welfare privatization LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Nebraska Legislature advanced LB1173, which is an
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We’ve reached the halfway point for the 2022 session! We have two more weeks of committee hearings and then beginning March 7, the Legislature will begin all-day floor debate. The focus for the rest of session will primarily be on senators’ priority bills, which can be found here. We’re excited to see several of Appleseed’s
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Senators and committees continue to designate their legislative priorities, which are due by February 22nd. We’re excited to see several Appleseed priorities make it on the list, including LB 121 (Senator Megan Hunt), which aims to eliminate Nebraska’s counterproductive ban on SNAP benefits for people with certain drug felony convictions after they reenter their communities.
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The Nebraska Legislature introduced close to 600 bills and proposed constitutional amendments, and we’re ready to fight for justice and opportunity at the Capitol! Here are Appleseed’s legislative priorities for the 2022 short session. ⤵️ Strengthening worker protections LB 719 ensures better support for Nebraskans injured on the job by updating Nebraska’s workers’ compensation rates,
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This week, Nebraska Appleseed joined the many voices across the state urging our leaders to accept $120 million in federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funds that would help Nebraskans struggling due to the pandemic to stay housed. These federal funds, specifically earmarked for Nebraska, were inexplicably rejected by Governor Ricketts, making us one of only
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Last week was full of long days, late nights, and delicious sips of coffee while fighting for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Advocating for equitable funding and racial impact statements We kicked off hearings last week testifying in front of the Appropriations Committee with recommendations on how we can use the federal American Rescue
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***For Immediate Release*** Monday, January 31, 2022 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed O: (402) 438-8853 ext 119 C: (402) 504-0074 mcazarez@neappleseed.org Nebraska workers, organizations, and senators to present essential worker safety legislation in 2022 session Lincoln, NE — On Monday, January 31, Nebraska workers, community organizations and Senator Adam Morfeld presented Legislative Bill
Support Nebraska Workers: Take 5 Minutes to Submit a Comment by FRIDAY Noon Workers across Nebraska should have the dignity of a safe work environment, and the decency of adequate support should a workplace injury occur. Take 5 minutes to submit a public comment by noon on Friday to better support all Nebraskans in finding
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