Today, the Legislature begins debate on LB34, into which key components of LB1 (the tax increase bill) have been amended. LB34 would create 70+ new taxes on everyday goods and services – such as hair care, veterinary services, local transportation, moving services, and storage services – that will disproportionately impact hardworking, everyday Nebraskans – particularly […]
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For everyone to have access to the good life, we must ensure that our tax system is equitable and works for all Nebraskans. We must also defend the funding of public systems that enable Nebraskans to meet their basic needs. As the Nebraska Legislature heads into its third full week of special session, Appleseed continues
At the Capitol: Special Session Resumes Today at 1:00 PM Read More »
The Governor’s office has been taking unnecessary and questionable steps to circumvent Legislative processes regarding government spending and budgeting. Recently, it was reported that the Governor directed state agencies to cut $280 million from their operating expenses. He took these steps without Legislative input, in direct conflict with the budget passed by the Legislature, purportedly
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Nebraska needs to protect our state’s most vulnerable children and families, not cut them out of the system. ❌ LB2, which is currently being considered by the Appropriations Committee, would irresponsibly cut more than $80 million from DHHS’s budget. If passed, this bill would negatively impact sustainable funding for programs like SNAP and child care
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While we’re focusing on property taxes at the state policy level, the conversation about the Child Tax Credit is heating up again at the federal level. Unlike the Governor’s property tax proposal, which will likely result in a negative impact on low- and middle-income Nebraskans, the expanded federal Child Tax Credit back in 2021 cut
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Last week, Governor Pillen called a special legislative session to drastically change tax policy in Nebraska. Bill introductions began last Thursday and wrapped up this morning, and public hearings began TODAY. We are concerned about proposed legislation that would create new taxes on everyday goods and services. We are also concerned about drastic budget cuts
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It is anticipated that on Thursday, Governor Pillen will call a special legislative session to drastically change tax policy in Nebraska. We are concerned about the details outlined in the Governor’s proposed plan. The plan calls for 120+ new taxes on everyday goods and services, which would create a massive, unfair tax shift that will
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Today, Appleseed gathered with advocates from across the state to turn in more than 138,000 signatures from 89 Nebraska counties in support of the Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans ballot initiative! Thanks to the hard work of advocates and volunteers across our state, we’re confident that we’ve submitted more than enough signatures to qualify for
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An example of a Nebraska Summer EBT card. Questions about this summer’s brand new, hard won, Nebraska Summer EBT program are coming up more and more so we want to do our part to make sure people understand it! Find resources below to dig in: Nebraska Appleseed and the Nebraska Department of Education hosted an
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Kids and families across Nebraska have one fewer worry today as a new law that requires school districts to more responsibly collect unpaid meal debt takes effect. Passed as part of LB1329, the new law bans districts from using debt collections agencies to collect school unpaid meal debt. The law goes into effect on July
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