TAKE ACTION: The SNAP Cliff Effect Bill is up THIS WEEK
As I shared last week, LB108, the bill that would eliminate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Cliff Effect in […]
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April News & Events: Celebrating Positive Immigration Laws
Features from this month’s Nebraska Appleseed newsletter: Celebrating House passage of the Dream & Promise Act 25 Days of Action
Take action to support access to food and protections for essential workers
Today marks the second day of our 25 days of action, commemorating the 25th anniversary of Nebraska Appleseed. This week,
Support for housing justice and for our Nebraska DREAMers
The Legislature continues to discuss and advance legislation as all-day floor debate is underway for the rest of session. As
Pandemic EBT adjustments will be issued this week
Last year you signed our petition encouraging Nebraska to adopt Pandemic-EBT (PEBT), a program that offers benefits to students participating
With a SNAP bill prioritized, we need to hear from you!
I am very excited to share that Sen. McCollister has prioritized the SNAP Cliff Effect bill (LB108)! This bill would
The American Rescue Plan Act extends food relief for millions
As economic uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic continues, food insecurity remains unacceptably high. Hardship is particularly sharp among Black, Latinx,
The American Rescue Plan’s passage brings urgent relief to millions
Today, the House took a significant step by passing the American Rescue Plan and providing urgent relief to millions of
Floor debate is underway as senators select priorities
We have reached the end of all-day committee hearings for the session. There are only a few more hearings left
Critical protections for meatpacking and poultry workers are urgently needed
We are nearly done with all-day hearings! Except for the Judiciary committee, which will wrap up hearings on Friday, March
