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TAKE ACTION: Sign petition to tell senators to support Paid Sick Leave!

By Ken Smith / 04/03/2025

Last week, we were extremely disappointed to see the Nebraska Legislature disregard the overwhelming will of Nebraska voters by advancing […]

Today, ✅ LB192, Senator Quick’s SNAP Eligibility bill, was advanced to select file! This bill would: Find out how your

✅ LB192, Senator Quick’s SNAP Eligibility bill, will be debated on general file by Nebraska senators as early as TODAY.

Today, 32 senators once again ignored the will of Nebraska voters – who overwhelmingly voted to raise the minimum wage

In February, we shared our 2025 legislative priorities. Now that hearings are done, and senator and committee priorities bills have

For everyone to have access to the good life, we must ensure that Nebraska workers are paid a living wage.

Today, 34 senators, blatantly disregarded the will of Nebraska voters – who overwhelmingly passed paid sick leave for ALL workers

Working families are the engine that drives our economy. Paid sick leave helps hardworking Nebraskans and businesses and means people

Workers and families have said this for years: No one should have to choose between a paycheck and their health.

No one should have to choose between their health and their paycheck. Last November, nearly 75% of Nebraska voters agreed