“This is great news! This just shows that years of advocacy can actually pay off. This moves the needle in a positive direction for not just me but for our state as it works to reduce recidivism. This means less of a struggle, less anxiety, less pressure overall for myself and for others who have […]
LB319 to End the SNAP Ban passes Final Reading! (Plus LB192 update) Read More »
Tomorrow, three important bills are up for Final Reading. This is our last chance to make our voices heard on the following issues: ✅ LB192 (Quick) preserves access to food for thousands of Nebraska families by maintaining the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)’s income eligibility level, which will decrease in October unless the legislature acts
ACTION ALERT: Important bills on tomorrow’s agenda Read More »
Today, 33 senators once again disrespected Nebraska voters by advancing ❌LB415 (Ballard) through its second round of debate. LB415 would remove paid sick leave protections from 140,000 hardworking Nebraskans by: This bill also blatantly disregards the will of Nebraskans, who overwhelmingly passed paid sick leave for ALL workers last November via Initiative 436. Find out
LB415 Advanced Again. Tell Your Senator to Vote NO on Final Reading! Read More »
It’s Day 78! There are only 12 days left in this year’s session. Senators continue to debate Nebraska’s mainline budget for 2025-2027 this week, which received second-round approval yesterday. ✅LB275 (Sen. Megan Hunt) was also advanced to Final Reading last week. This bill provides more transparency, opportunities for engagement, and access to benefits for young
At the Capitol: LB415 up for debate TODAY Read More »
Working families are the engine that drives our economy. Paid sick leave helps hardworking Nebraskans and businesses and means people won’t have to choose between the paycheck they need and their family’s health. But the will of Nebraska voters – who overwhelmingly passed paid sick leave for ALL workers last November – is being ignored
ACTION ALERT: LB415 up for second round of debate TOMORROW Read More »
“When your children are hungry, what do you do?” – Kerry Our lawmakers need to hear it’s time to End the SNAP Ban in Nebraska! ✅ LB319, a bill to end Nebraska’s lifetime SNAP ban for people convicted of felony drug convictions, will be up on Select File debate as early this morning. LB319 would…
TAKE ACTION: Tell Senators to END THE SNAP BAN! Read More »
Throughout the 2025 Legislative Session, Nebraskans have been clear: Our Legislature should respect the will of the voters. Nebraskans came together in 2022 to make sure that our state has a minimum wage that values our labor, regardless of age, AND ensures that wages do not once again fall behind the cost of living. ❌
Protect Our Minimum Wage: Tell Your Senator to OPPOSE LB258! Read More »
It’s Day 70 of the 2025 Legislative Session, and we’re still at the Capitol every day fighting for a Nebraska in which every person can thrive. Here’s an update on how you can take action this week: Last Week’s Highlights Last week, the Legislature advanced three important bills on which you can still make your
At the Capitol: 20 Days Left in Session! Read More »
We are on Day 65 of the 2025 session and late nights officially start today. Here’s an update on how we’ll continue fighting for justice and opportunity for ALL Nebraskans as we head into the last 30 days of the 2025 Legislative Session. This Week’s Debate There are two bills up for debate this week
At the Capitol: LB89 up for debate TODAY Read More »
Nebraskans spoke loud and clear at the ballot box in 2022: We want a minimum wage that values our labor – regardless of age – AND ensures that wages do not once again fall behind the cost of living. Despite the will of the people, the Nebraska Legislature is now seeking to undermine our state’s
ACTION ALERT: Tell your senator to protect our minimum wage! Read More »
