Last week, bill introduction ended with the Nebraska Legislature introducing 715 bills and 18 proposed constitutional amendments this session. Committee hearings also began last week. Last week’s highlights Last Friday, we testified in front of the Judiciary Committee to support ✅ LB174 (Senator Jason Prokop), which would protect Nebraskans and their paychecks by limiting wage […]
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By Téa Cushman, Child Welfare Youth Fellow A key component of this research was an interview conducted with Grace Johnson, member of the Oglala-Lakota tribe and Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons for the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, Misty Flowers, member of the Isanti Dakota tribe and Diligent Recruitment Advisor at the National Center
***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
Welcome to Week 3 of the 2025 Legislative Session! Bill introduction will continue this week through Day 10 (January 22). Bill hearings also start tomorrow and will continue through the end of March. Debate on any rules changes will also begin tomorrow, January 22. Last week, Governor Pillen gave his annual State of the State
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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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TODOS necesitamos comida. Hablemos sobre cómo podemos asegurar el acceso a alimentos para todos los residentes durante la sesión legislativa de Nebraska Únase a nosotros el jueves 23 de enero de 5:30 a 7:00 pm (hora central) para conocer las propuestas de ley que afectarán el acceso a los alimentos que se han presentado en la legislatura de Nebraska
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Everyone needs food. Let’s talk about how we can advocate to make it easier for people to get the food they need this Nebraska Legislative session. Join us on Thursday, January 23rd from 5:30-7:00 pm CT to learn about the food access bills that have been introduced in the Nebraska Legislature for 2025. We’ll share
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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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***For Immediate Release***January 15, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: 402-438-8853 x116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Nebraska Appleseed Response to the Governor’s State of the State LINCOLN, NE — Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Becky Gould issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s State of the State address: “This morning, Governor Pillen shared his reflections
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Last week, the Nebraska Legislature officially kicked off the 2025 session, welcoming 17 new faces to the Unicameral. Senator John Arch was re-elected Speaker of the Legislature, committee chair elections were held, and committee assignments were reported. Bill introductions also began last week, and will continue through Day 10 which is Wednesday, January 22. Hearings
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