Green Lights In the Capitol’s legislative chamber, there is a large sign listing each Senator’s name. When a Senator votes in favor of a bill, a light next to their name turns bright green. “Green Lights” highlights the passage of bills that advance justice and opportunity in Nebraska. LB 216 – The “Young Adult Voluntary […]
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Green Lights In the Capitol’s legislative chamber, there is a large sign listing each Senator’s name. When a Senator votes in favor of a bill, a light next to their name turns bright green. “Green Lights” highlights the passage of bills that advance justice and opportunity in Nebraska. LB 99 – This bill, sponsored by
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Today is the day! Give a gift to Appleseed at this link any time before midnight and your gift will be matched to a $200,000 challenge match pool! This is one of the best opportunities to join us and amplify our efforts fighting for justice and opportunity for all! Give to Lincoln Day, organized by
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At Appleseed, we believe justice isn’t just for some of us. It’s for all of us. Whether we’re in the courthouse, at the statehouse, or in the community we don’t stop working for justice and opportunity for all. I invite you to join us in our efforts and make a donation to Appleseed this Thursday,
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Green Lights In the Capitol’s legislative chamber, there is a large sign listing each Senator’s name. When a Senator votes in favor of a bill, a light next to their name turns bright green. “Green Lights” highlights the passage of bills that advance justice and opportunity in Nebraska. LB 195 – (the mainline budget bill)
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Our public officials are best able to serve the public when there is a bond of trust between decision-makers and the people affected by those decisions. Limiting the possibility of conflicts of interest is important to protecting that relationship. The Lincoln City Charter Amendment on the ballot May 7 would foster trust and ensure integrity
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In this May edition of “Appleseed in Action” Take Action to support Health Care and Child Welfare Bills April Activity at the Unicameral Federal Immigration Reform Save the Date for the 2013 Good Apple Awards Match your donation on May 16 for Give to Lincoln Day! Take Action on Important Bills that Expand Opportunities for
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Green Lights In the Capitol’s legislative chamber, there is a large sign listing each Senator’s name. When a Senator votes in favor of a bill, a light next to their name turns bright green. “Green Lights” highlights the passage of bills that advance justice and opportunity in Nebraska. LB 240 – A bill introduced by
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Nebraska Appleseed and our friends at the Center for Rural Affairs are holding a Grassroots Advocacy Training in Syracuse tomorrow and we hope you can make it! Join us on Friday, April 26th from 10am-2:30pm. There will be a free lunch served at noon. The Nebraska Unicameral is discussing bills that will impact you. We
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New Medicaid program bill debated in Legislature LB 577, the bill to implement the Affordable Care Act’s new Medicaid option, took center stage in the Legislature this week. Senators engaged in day-long debate on April 16 and 17. LB 577 would provide affordable health care access to 54,000 Nebraskans while saving the state $2.4 million
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