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Nebraska Appleseed 2026 Priority Bills Legislative Wrap-up

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The 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session officially ended on Friday, April 17. The Legislature introduced more than 500 new bills and proposed constitutional amendments this session, and we saw the following Appleseed priority bills signed into law: Supporting young people navigating the child welfare system ✅ LB1032 recognizes tribal customary adoptions in Nebraska state law, ensuring […]

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Bill Recognizing Tribal Customary Adoptions Becomes Law!

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Yesterday, ✅ LB1032, which recognizes tribal customary adoptions in Nebraska state law, was approved by the Governor – officially becoming state law!  LB1032, introduced by Senator Wendy DeBoer and prioritized by the State-Tribal Relations Committee, is a major step forward in honoring the values, traditions, and beliefs of Native families across Nebraska.  Tribal customary adoptions (“TCAs”)

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ACTION ALERT: Protect Access to Affordable Child Care!

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On Monday, March 30, Senators will debate ✅ LB304 (DeBoer) which helps parents afford the child care they need by maintaining the child care subsidy’s income eligibility level, which is otherwise set to decrease this year. If this bill doesn’t pass this year, over 2,000 families will lose access to funding for child care. The Child Care Subsidy Program is

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Our Voices, Our Why: Youth-Led Futures & Community Belonging

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You’re invited to join us for Our Voices, Our Why: Youth-Led Futures & Community Belonging, a community conversation centered on listening to and learning from young people with lived experience: Our Voices, Our Why: Youth-Led Futures & Community BelongingSaturday, April 4 from 2:30 – 4:00 pmAstute Coffee(1818 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE) Registration is encouraged but

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RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed Responds to President Trump’s State of the Union Address

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***For Immediate Release***February 25, 2026 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed Responds to President Trump’s State of the Union Address  LINCOLN, NE — Last night, President Trump addressed Congress and the nation, highlighting his policies and priorities that have caused enduring harm to countless Nebraskans. Over the

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ACTION ALERT: Support LB966 to get more kids free school meals!

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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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Child Welfare Bills to Look Out for this Legislative Session

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All children and families should be strengthened, supported, and cared for.  This legislative session, we’re watching the following child welfare bills that support young people navigating the child welfare system – and fighting against bills that put young people at risk.  Our priority bills for 2026 are: ✅ LB368, introduced by Senator Megan Hunt, creates

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Nebraska To End Practice of Taking Foster Youth’s Survivor Benefits

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Yesterday, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order, directing Nebraska to stop using young people’s survivor benefits to pay for their foster care. This is a HUGE win for young people and their families, rightfully acknowledging that these are their benefits – not the State’s.  The Governor’s Executive Order not only orders Nebraska to

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2026 Nebraska Appleseed Legislative Priorities

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The Nebraska Legislature introduced more than 500 new bills and proposed constitutional amendments this session and we’re ready to fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans at the Capitol! Nebraska Appleseed Priority Bills  Here are some of the newly introduced legislative priorities that Appleseed is supporting during the 2026 session. ⤵️ Supporting young people

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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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