Last week, we were extremely disappointed to see the Nebraska Legislature disregard the overwhelming will of Nebraska voters by advancing LB415 to select file (the second round of debate). This bill removes paid sick leave protections from 140,000 hardworking Nebraskans – including

Today, LB192, Senator Quick’s SNAP Eligibility bill, was advanced to select file!  This bill would: Maintain Nebraska’s current SNAP income eligibility level (which would go down significantly this October without action); Continue to reduce the SNAP benefits cliff, which happens when people

LB192, Senator Quick’s SNAP Eligibility bill, will be debated on general file by Nebraska senators as early as TODAY. We need your help to encourage them to vote YES to move this bill forward! This bill would: Maintain Nebraska current SNAP’s income

Today, 32 senators once again ignored the will of Nebraska voters – who overwhelmingly voted to raise the minimum wage – by advancing LB258 (Sen. Jane Raybould), which would harm workers by severely weakening Nebraska’s minimum wage law. LB258 carves out a

***For Immediate Release***April 1, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 x116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Nebraska Legislature advances bill that weakens voter-approved minimum wage initiative LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Nebraska Legislature advanced LB258, introduced by Senator Jane Raybould, which would

The Legislature begins all-day floor debate this week and will continue until they adjourn in June. Now that hearings are done, and senator and committee priorities bills have been decided, click here for an update on what we’ll be fighting for –

In February, we shared our 2025 legislative priorities. Now that hearings are done, and senator and committee priorities bills have been decided, here’s an update on what we’ll be fighting for – and against – for the next 36 days of session.