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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Last week, the Legislature completed its ten days of new bill introduction with more than 500 new bills and proposed constitutional amendments introduced this session. You can click here to view the entire list of introduced bills. Hearings have also begun and will continue through the end of February. Floor debate will happen in the
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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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Two harmful bills attempting to repeal Nebraska’s successful in-state tuition policy of 20 years will have a hearing this coming Monday, January 26: ❌ Harmful Changes to In-State Tuition: LB870, introduced by Senator Bob Anderson, and LB1061, introduced by Senator Dave Murman, would repeal Nebraska’s successful education policy of 20 years that ensures Nebraska youth
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Nebraskans care about our health and the health of our communities, but Nebraskans’ access to care is under attack. From Congress gutting our health care system and kicking tens of thousands of Nebraskans off of their health care in their “One Big Beautiful Bill” to our state’s significant budget shortfalls, our health care, and the sustainability of our
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Last week, we wrapped up the first full week of the Legislature’s 2026 session. Today is the last day of bill introduction, and we will know the full list of new legislation for this session by noon today. (Click here for a list of everything introduced so far.) Hearings started yesterday and will continue through
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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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Welcome to 2026! Today is the first day of the Nebraska Legislature’s 2026 session. This will be a short, 60-day session and is scheduled to end on April 17. Today’s agenda includes new bill introductions that will run every day from now through Day 10 on January 21. Since this is the second session of the biennial Nebraska Legislature,
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Last Monday, the Legislature adjourned sine die, meaning the body has concluded its work for the session. Despite some obstacles and disappointments, we are proud of how hard our team, partners, and supporters worked to advance justice and opportunity for Nebraska families and communities, including on some key Appleseed priorities. Wrapping up Appleseed’s 2025 Legislative
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