Last year, Nebraskans came together to tell the Legislature HANDS OFF our voter-approved minimum wage law. Now, ❌ LB258 (Raybould) – a bill that will harm workers by severely weakening Nebraska’s minimum wage law by carving out a subminimum wage for young workers AND placing a harmful cap on the cost of living increases that […]
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You may have seen that over the weekend, a partial federal government shutdown started due to many concerns about funding harmful immigration enforcement tactics. This is a partial shutdown that DOES NOT IMPACT SNAP BENEFITS. Last year’s shutdown in October and November had huge impacts on SNAP, so we wanted to make sure this was
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We all deserve a safe, affordable, and stable place to call home – and our communities are strongest when housing is accessible to everyone regardless of their source of income. Housing is unaffordable for 40% of Nebraska renters, forcing families to sacrifice necessities to make ends meet. Public assistance programs – such as Section 8
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Our communities thrive when we look out for one another, especially during times of change or hardship. Nebraskans are going through exactly that with food assistance right now as cuts from the federal reconciliation bill (H.R.1) take effect. This legislative session, we’re watching three positive food access bills that take on changes from H.R.1 directly.
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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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Remember back in 2021 when everyone in the US with kids got an extra few hundred dollars every month, and a few hundred more in their 2021 tax return? And then research showed that policy – the expanded federal child tax credit – cut child poverty by 46%? We thought that was pretty great! While
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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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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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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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Today, Nebraska’s minimum wage increased for workers across the state to $15.00/hour! Starting on January 1, 2027, our minimum wage will be adjusted every year to account for cost of living increases. This increase is the direct result of years-long efforts by a coalition of organizations, leaders, and community advocates who worked tirelessly in support
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