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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

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

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

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

Last night, the Governor vetoed LB1073, which would require that the state apply for the second round of Emergency Rental Assistance, jeopardizing the $120 million available to Nebraska for critical rental and utility assistance.  Senator Justin Wayne has filed a motion to override this veto, and we anticipate a vote