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Interim studies we’re tracking

While this week marks the last day of this year’s 60-day legislative session, senators still conduct some legislative work between now and next January when the next session begins. This includes working on interim studies, resolutions introduced by senators and committees in order to examine public policy issues in-depth during

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Governor signs bill to allocate state’s portion of ARPA spending

Yesterday, Gov. Ricketts chose against using his line-item veto power and signed LB 1014, which officially allocates the over $1 billion the state will receive in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). While much of the funding fails to target struggling Nebraskans, the some provisions will attempt

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You’re Invited to our Legislative Wrap-up Event!

Join Coalition for a Strong Nebraska, the Nebraska Civic Engagement Table, and the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands for a post-session wrap-up and to learn about upcoming engagement opportunities. Registration is FREE and you can attend in-person or online! We’ll recap the 2022 legislative session, hear from senators about the

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ARPA bill passes, senators override budget vetoes

Yesterday, senators passed LB 1014, which officially allocates the over $1 billion the state will receive in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). While criticized by some senators for failing to target Nebraskans in need, the final version of the bill does include: $20 million for food

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