Nebraska committees move to keep higher income eligibility limits for the state child care subsidy program to help families afford care.
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Important decisions are being made in the #nebraskalegislature, and we need your voice.
Watch to learn more about proposals being heard in committee next week below. We are nearly a third of the way done with the session, and timely advocacy can make a real difference!
Important decisions are being made in the #nebraskalegislature, and we need your voice.
Two bills have been introduced that could significantly impact public education across Nebraska. Session is moving quickly, and timely advocacy can make a real difference!
A bill that sought to offer ways to hold the Omaha Housing Authority accountable for poor living conditions died Monday when 10 state senators flipped their votes.
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From Erin Bamer:
Though Nebraska lawmakers successfully resurrected a bill Thursday to dilute voter-approved minimum wage raises, the bill likely won't have a chance to officially pass until next year.
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From Erin Bamer:
A bill to use tobacco and vape sales taxes to provide property tax relief failed to advance in the Nebraska Legislature.
The initial proposal included a slate of services and lifting the tax exemption on soda.
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From Josh Reyes:
Food should never be used as a bargaining chip. Justice and redemption should not be conditional.
Nebraska, let’s make sure our leaders know—we are watching. We will not forget.
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An attempt to reverse a veto on a bill that would expand food stamp eligibility for certain drug offenses failed Monday when seven previous supporters flipped their votes.
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From Erin Bamer:
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If you would like support preparing to testify in person for any of these bills, please send us a direct message!
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If you would like support preparing to testify in person for any of these bills, please send us a direct message!
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Head over to voicesforchildren.com/policy/state... to learn about our priority bills related to juvenile justice, child welfare, economic stability, and health.
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If you’re a young person wanting to get involved in the legislative process, join us this Sunday from 1-3PM at Urban Abbey for a Youth Testimony Workshop! You’ll learn the ins-and-outs of how to testify and learn about proposed bills affecting young people. #youthadvocacy #nebraskalegislature
We have ONE more day of bill introduction. Here are our highlights from day 9 #nebraskalegislature #nebleg #youthadvocacy
We are nearly one week in to the first session of the 109th Nebraska Legislature! We have seen new senators sworn in, committee chairs elected, and the introduction of bills for this session. #nebleg #nebraskalegislature #policyadvocacy #kidscount
You know what would be really cool? If they raised the salary for state senators in Nebraska. The more you pay the better the quality, there is evidence. One only needs to look at the chair of the education committee. Wow. #nebraska #nebraskalegislature
