Thank you to Senator Wendy DeBoer for introducing this bill and the State-Tribal Relations Committee for prioritizing it. And special thanks to the incredible advocates who brought their voices to the #NELeg to testify in support of this critical bill!
Tribal customary adoptions allow Native children to be adopted without severing their relationship with their biological family, respecting the traditions, values, and customs of their tribes.
✅ LB1032, which recognizes tribal customary adoptions in Nebraska state law, has been officially named a priority bill for 2026! 🎉
‼️ We need your help to tell our state that early implementation of Medicaid work reporting requirements is not right for Nebraska. Submit comments to dhhs.regulations@nebraska.gov by Feb 25th!
Learn more about how you can take action here: neappleseed.org/50621
🍎From safe spaces to food access, there’s several great bills with hearings next week to make Nebraska a better place for all our neighbors!
You can show your support for these bills by attending the hearing live at the #neleg or submitting a comment online! 📝
📢🔥⚖️ Let’s get loud for these bills that advance justice for folks across Nebraska!
You can show your support for these bills by attending the hearing live at the #neleg or submitting a comment online! 📝
Find more info on our blog: neappleseed.org/50597
💸Congress already passed an unprecedented $75 billion for ICE without any guardrails in last year’s big budget bill – leading to the violence we’re seeing inflicted on immigrant families, protestors, and entire communities.
Contact your members of Congress TODAY: act.nilc.org/page/92715/a...
☎️ Contact your #neleg Senator NOW and tell them to VOTE NO on ❌LB258! Every Nebraskan should receive fair pay that keeps up with the cost of living: bit.ly/NO_258
Last year’s shutdown had huge impacts on SNAP, so we wanted to make sure this was clear. At least through September 2026, SNAP benefits are funded in Nebraska and the rest of the country.
The House is back in session today- we'll keep you updated on when this partial government shutdown may end.
🍎 At Appleseed, we are ready to get down to business at the Capitol, fighting for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans!
>> Visit our blog for all the deets on our priority bills and some ways YOU can be a rock star advocate this year!
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Congress must:
➡️ Refuse to provide one more dollar to ICE and CBP through the appropriations process; and
➡️ Immediately take action to revoke the tens of billions already given through last summer’s reconciliation bill.
⏰ The Senate is expected to vote on this funding package soon. Calls and emails matter — especially right now.
🚨 TAKE ACTION TODAY:
Tell our Nebraska members of Congress: NO additional funding for ICE violence! act.nilc.org/page/92564/a...
Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which includes billions of dollars for agencies like ICE and CBP — without meaningful accountability or oversight reforms.
As we’ve seen today and over the last few weeks in Minneapolis and across the country, federal funding for ICE continues to prop up systems that have caused serious harm to our communities, while avoiding hard questions about transparency and abuse of power.
Information is most helpful when it’s clear and specific. When sharing observations, focus on facts like location, time, actions, and visible details. Taking a moment to verify before sharing helps prevent confusion, harm, and fear. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DLmWXcJd9/
Join us to learn about food access bills in the 2026 #neleg and how you can help keep our neighbors and loved ones fed.
Register today: neappl.es/foodbills26
This event is for ANYONE interested in learning more about making change!
Thanks to Sen DeBoer for bringing ✅ LB1032 to the #neleg this session! The bill recognizes tribal customary adoptions, ensuring Native children can maintain ties with their families, tribes, communities, and culture, while still finding permanency.
Last week, the #NELeg officially kicked off the 2026 session!
Bill introductions will continue through January 21.
Here are the new bills we’re watching so far. 👀
Follow us as session progresses and make sure you’re subscribed to our Legislative update emails: neappleseed.org/subscribe 🍎
Thank you @senatormcavanaugh.bsky.social for intro’ing ✅LB966 (Hunger-Free Schools Act) in the #NELeg! This bill would make more students eligible for free school meals by using state funds to make all reduced-price eligible student meals free.
Communities in Minnesota – and across the country – are committed to welcome regardless of the federal government’s dangerous immigration enforcement actions that have harmed newcomers & long-time community members alike.
We join them & @cvt.org to elevate local voices from Minnesota.
✅LB929 also requires Nebraska DHHS to set the new copays for Medicaid expansion enrollees required by HR1 at the lowest amount possible. #NELeg
Thank you @johnfredrickson.bsky.social for intro’ing ✅LB929 in the #NELeg! This bill protects Nebraskans’ access to health care through Medicaid by prohibiting Nebraska DHHS from requiring Medicaid enrollees to pay copays that aren’t required by federal law.
Police have noted that serving a federal immigration agent role is mission drift that harms public trust and undermines police ability to do their primary job of investigating and fighting crime.
Thank you, Senator Dunixi Guereca, for introducing ✅LB881 in the #NELeg! This bill supports public safety by requiring transparency and process before enacting harmful policies that force local law enforcement into a federal immigration agent role.
If passed in the #NELeg, ✅LB907 would reinstate ICE’s own previous guidelines regarding these formerly protected spaces in Nebraska.
Thank you, @huskermargo.bsky.social, for intro’ing ✅LB907 to keep our Nebraska communities and children safe by preventing ICE from entering sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, courthouses, and places of worship without a judicial warrant. #NELeg
Thank you, Senator Victor Rountree, for introducing ✅LB843 in the #NELeg! This bill would protect Nebraskans’ access to food by reversing eligibility changes that prevent refugees, asylees, and other immigrants from participating in SNAP.
The House votes today on whether to extend the enhanced tax credits Nebraskans rely on to keep their Marketplace health care affordable. Contact them NOW and tell them to support this three year extension!
☎️Keep the pressure up - bit.ly/NEAPTC #ACA
❌LB809 would also thwart the will of Lincoln voters who passed a source of income ban last May, and it limits other municipalities from being able to enact similar fair housing laws. #NELeg
Today, ❌LB809 was intro’d by Sen. Dover in the #NELeg. This bill would harm Nebraska renters by prohibiting localities from banning housing discrimination on the basis of a tenant’s source of income.
