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RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed Responds to President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress

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***For Immediate Release***Date: March 5, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed Responds to President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress LINCOLN, NE — Last night, President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress with a speech that was devoid of policies that would strengthen […]

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Nebraska’s First Certified Welcoming City Announced! + Upcoming Events

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Nebraska communities across the state are committed to strengthening local economies, building vibrant communities of neighbors, and fostering meaningful connections across differences by creating inclusive practices. One community has been recognized by Welcoming America for their commitment.  Congratulations to Crete, Nebraska who is officially the first city in the state to be recognized as a

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Call to action

Tell Congress NO to slashing health care & food programs to fund separating families

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Right now, Congress is considering budget legislation that would slash healthcare, food access, and other essential public services – in order to fund sweeping deportations of longtime community members and to expand tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and large corporations.  Now is the time to tell our members of Congress that Nebraskans support stability for

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Legislative Update

2025 Nebraska Appleseed Legislative Priorities

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The Nebraska Legislature introduced more than 700 new bills and proposed constitutional amendments this session and we’re ready to fight for justice and opportunity at the Capitol!  Nebraska Appleseed Priority Bills  Here are some of the legislative priorities that Appleseed is supporting during the 2025 session. ⤵️ Supporting young people navigating the child welfare system

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TAKE ACTION: Let your state senator know you support immigrant Nebraskans!

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As Nebraskans, we care about our neighbors. Last Friday, Governor Pillen signed an executive order that directs Nebraska agencies to comply with the federal government’s harsh and unproductive immigration enforcement orders. This executive order focused on contributing to sweeping enforcement actions is deeply contrary to Nebraska’s values of family and community, dignity and fairness. Nebraskans

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RELEASE: Freeze of federal assistance could harm Nebraskans in every community

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***For Immediate Release***January 28, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: 402-438-8853 x116sierrasp@neappleseed.org  RELEASE: Freeze of federal assistance could harm Nebraskans in every community Order would halt providing assistance in key programs supporting Nebraska communities LINCOLN, NE — On Monday night, President Trump’s Office of Management and Budget ordered a temporary freeze on all

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RELEASE: Governor Pillen’s Executive Order on Immigration Enforcement Will Harm Nebraska Communities

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***For Immediate Release***January 24, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: 402-438-8853 x116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Governor Pillen’s Executive Order on Immigration Enforcement Will Harm Nebraska Communities This executive order is deeply contrary to Nebraska’s values and will harm moms, dads, and neighbors. LINCOLN, NE — Today, Governor Pillen signed an executive order that directs Nebraska

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RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed Responds to Day One Executive Orders

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***For Immediate Release***January 20, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Nebraska Appleseed Responds to Day One Executive Orders New executive orders built on same destructive ideas that contradict Nebraskan and American values LINCOLN, NE — Today, President Trump began his return to office by issuing numerous executive orders that

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Call to action

TELL CONGRESS: Nebraska families need positive immigration laws, not harsh enforcement

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As Congress begins a new year, if you didn’t have a chance to share a message before the holidays (or even if you did!), take another moment to let Nebraska’s members of Congress hear communities’ strong support for the positive immigration policies that would support stability for longtime community members living in limbo, thriving schools

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Legislative Update

2025 Nebraska Legislative Session begins today!

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Welcome to 2025! The Nebraska Legislature officially kicks off this year’s session today, welcoming several new faces to the Unicameral. On today’s agenda is committee leadership elections and swearing in of new members. New bill introductions will start tomorrow and continue through Day 10 (January 22). Hearings on newly introduced legislation will begin in a

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