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 […]
GOOD NEWS: LB966 – a bill to feed more kids – is voted out of committee! Read More »
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
Immigrant SNAP access hearing this week! Read More »
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,
At the Capitol: We’re almost halfway through session! Read More »
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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It’s Day 24 of the Nebraska Legislature’s 2026 session! We’re at the Capitol every day, continuing to fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Check out last week’s highlights and this week’s key hearings below: Last Week’s Highlights Last week, we testified or submitted comments on several bills and one constitutional amendment: Minimum wage
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Working families are the engine of our economy. We know that ALL Nebraskans should be able to earn paid sick leave, regardless of age and where they work. Basic paid sick leave also keeps businesses and communities healthy. That’s why nearly 75% of Nebraskans supported paid sick leave at the ballot box in November 2024.
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The vast majority of money earned in Nebraska communities is spent locally and supports local economies. The small amount sent to family members in other countries is an important support that should not face high fees. On Monday, February 9, the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee will hold a hearing on ❌ LB1174 (Sen. Kathleen
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