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.

The Women’s Fund is seeking a Grants Program Coordinator! This position will support our two grant making programs, Freedom from Violence and the Adolescent Health Project. This includes managing annual grants and contracts, providing administrative support, and coordinating programs related to grant

This year as we celebrate our 35th anniversary, we are shining a light on each staff member as they each celebrate their anniversaries of joining the Women’s Fund. Our team is a robust group of individuals who are committed to working toward

For everyone to have access to the good life, we must ensure that Nebraska workers are paid a living wage. That’s why the minimum wage increase passed overwhelmingly on the ballot — and why we must now all fight to protect it.

Today, 34 senators, blatantly disregarded the will of Nebraska voters – who overwhelmingly passed paid sick leave for ALL workers last November – by advancing LB415 (Sen. Beau Ballard), including a harmful amendment (X AM545) that: Exempts several groups of workers from

For Immediate ReleaseMarch 28, 2025 Contact:Jill HeggenCommunications Director, Women’s Fund of Omaha402-913-4950jheggen@omahawomensfund.org LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Nebraska Legislature advanced LB415, introduced by Senator Beau Ballard, to select file with an amendment (AM545) that exempts several groups of workers from earning paid sick

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.  Now, the will of Nebraska voters – who overwhelmingly

This year as we celebrate our 35th anniversary, we are shining a light on each staff member as they each celebrate their anniversaries of joining the Women’s Fund. Our team is a robust group of individuals who are committed to working toward