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Minimum wage increase may go on the ballot this fall

A bill to raise Nebraska’s minimum wage to $9 per hour (LB 943) failed to pass in the Legislature this […]

As the USDA continues to push its proposal to allow increased line speeds in poultry plants – with dangerous implications

Hearing in Kansas City part of national series to examine state of voting challenges, successes and opportunities for election reform

We’ve reached an unfortunate milestone under the Obama Administration – 2 million people have been deported from the U.S. under

The 2014 Legislative session comes to a close this week when senators adjourn sine die on Thursday. We’re pleased to

A big congratulations is in order for all of the organizations and individuals who worked tirelessly throughout our state to

On Tuesday, the Nebraska Legislature voted down LB 943, a bill that would have raised Nebraska’s minimum wage to $9

We are just seven days away from the close of the 2014 Nebraska Legislature session and several important bills await

In this April edition of “Appleseed in Action”: Wellness In Nebraska Act filibustered in Legislature Priority bills advance at the

You have the chance today to speak up for thousands of hardworking Nebraskans by asking your state senator to support