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TAKE ACTION: Bills seek to repeal Nebraska’s successful in-state tuition policy

Immigrants & Communities, Legislative Updates / By /

Two harmful bills attempting to repeal Nebraska’s successful in-state tuition policy of 20 years will have a hearing this coming Monday, January 26: ❌ Harmful Changes to In-State Tuition: LB870, introduced by Senator Bob Anderson, and LB1061, introduced by Senator Dave Murman, would repeal Nebraska’s successful education policy of 20 years that ensures Nebraska youth […]

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Health Access State Bill Watch: Nebraskans’ Care on the Line

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Nebraskans care about our health and the health of our communities, but Nebraskans’ access to care is under attack. From Congress gutting our health care system and kicking tens of thousands of Nebraskans off of their health care in their “One Big Beautiful Bill” to our state’s significant budget shortfalls, our health care, and the sustainability of our

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TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress NO to more funding for ICE violence, abuses & detention beds

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People across the country are horrified by what we are witnessing in ICE violence, and we have a critical window to demand accountability. Budget negotiations are underway, which means Congress has the power to rein in these out-of-control agencies. TAKE ACTION NO to additional funding for ICE abuses and violence, and NO to more detention

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News

Release: Nebraska Appleseed Response to the Governor’s State of the State

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For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 15, 2026 Contact:Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications DirectorNebraska AppleseedOffice: 402-438-8853 x116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed Responds to the Governor’s State of the State LINCOLN, NE – Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Becky Gould issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s State of the State address: “Far too many of our neighbors are struggling

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At the Capitol: Several ApplEseed Priority bills introduced

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Last week, the Nebraska Legislature officially kicked off its 2026 session! New bill introduction began last week and will continue through Wednesday, January 21 (Day 10). We will keep you posted on key pieces of legislation that are introduced over the next several days. Floor debate on bills will begin this week and hearings will start

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Invitation: Webinar on Food Bills and Action in the Nebraska Legislature

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Food is essential. Let’s talk about how we can advocate to protect food access in the wake of rising prices and devastating federal cuts to SNAP.  Join us virtually on Thursday, January 22 from 6:00-7:30 pm CT to learn about the state of SNAP in Nebraska and the food access bills that have been introduced in the 2026 Nebraska

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ALERT: Stolen January SNAP Benefits and Steps to Protect Future Benefits

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We’ve seen very recent reports of a large number of Nebraskans having their SNAP benefits stolen because of skimming the past few days. Skimming is a scam where hidden devices are used to steal card information and benefits during transactions at grocery stores. To help protect yourself now and in the future, please take the

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2026 Nebraska Legislative Session begins today!

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Welcome to 2026! Today is the first day of the Nebraska Legislature’s 2026 session. This will be a short, 60-day session and is scheduled to end on April 17. Today’s agenda includes new bill introductions that will run every day from now through Day 10 on January 21. Since this is the second session of the biennial Nebraska Legislature,

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TAKE ACTION: Congress is letting health care costs skyrocket for Nebraskans – tell them to make it right!

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Despite your tireless advocacy last year, Congress failed to extend the enhanced tax credits that help over 100,000 Nebraskans afford their health care through the Marketplace. This means many Nebraskans are now paying far more for their premiums, opting for worse coverage with higher out-of-pocket costs, or are now going without insurance because of the

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