Legislative Updates

Today, 33 senators voted to pass harmful legislation for our state via ❌ LB2. LB2 cuts $40 MILLION from the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) budget, risking the sustainability of critical programs like SNAP and child care subsidies that help Nebraska families and workers make ends meet. These cuts to DHHS’s budget are […]

Last night, 33 senators voted to advance ❌ LB2, which includes $40 MILLION in budget cuts from the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS). Drastic budget cuts like these will significantly impact our state’s ability to serve communities throughout Nebraska by slashing sustainable funding for programs like SNAP and child care subsidies that help

Yesterday, the Legislature passed LB34 – but WITHOUT the harmful tax increases. Thank you for calling your senator and making your voice heard! This is a HUGE win for hardworking Nebraskans and families.  Today, we need you to speak up again on behalf of our state’s most vulnerable children and families.  ❌ LB2, which is

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

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

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

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