Voice your support for food security
Last week, Speaker Hilgers announced the legislature will adjourn on Thursday, May 27th. The vast majority of the legislature’s work […]
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TAKE ACTION: Unemployment gap bill on agenda tonight
The Nebraska Legislature is scheduled to debate LB298, introduced and prioritized by Senator Mike McDonnell, as soon as tonight. This
Essential worker safety and support legislation hits the floor
There are only 14 days left for this session, so we are nearing the end of floor debate for legislative
My Time as Youth Ambassador for Food and Nutrition Access at Appleseed
This is a guest blog post by Libby Israel, Nebraska Appleseed’s outgoing Youth Ambassador for Food and Nutrition Access who
Thank you for your support during 25 Days of Action!
Earlier this month, we kicked off a 25 Days of Action campaign to celebrate our 25th anniversary, with a daily
Appleseed priorities for the rest of the 2021 session
This week, the Governor signed the state’s biennial budget into law. As we noted last week, that means the remainder
Take Action: Tell your senator to support the SNAP Cliff Effect bill and reduce hunger in Nebraska
With 29 yes votes and strong community support, the SNAP cliff effect bill (LB108) will be up for its second
Critical supports for child care and food security advance
Yesterday morning, the Legislature passed the finalized budget and it’s now with the Governor awaiting his signature. It’s unprecedented for
SNAP bill up for debate as soon as today
The budget was the primary focus of floor debate last week. Legislators will continue to move the budget through the
