Washington has the funds to keep SNAP going — it just refuses to use them.
When the federal govt fails, Nebraska must lead.
We’re calling a special session to protect families, support TANF & ADC, and ensure no Nebraskan goes hungry.
Check out this link for Douglas County Food Pantry info!
Times + locations, Emergency Food Assistance info, and transportation/ bus routes.
https://t.co/FTGHQnIFnX
Rather than addressing the budget shortfall through equitable measures such as pausing income tax cuts, the Legislature plans to cut essential services and raise taxes on working Nebraskans— all to benefit Governor Pillen, not the people.
The Legislature is attempting to cut essential services. These cuts are short-sighted as there are more equitable solutions to filling our budget deficit.
I am introducing an alternative to LB 261 and LB 264, the state budget. AM 1303 and AM 1295 tackles the budget gap, prioritize essential services, and protects the long term financial health of our state.
Nebraska Senators are holding town halls in La Vista, Omaha, and Lincoln regarding medical cannabis.
Come hear updates on legislation to carry out the ballot initiatives and make your voice heard!
February hearing announcements!
Next Wednesday, February 12th, LB 181 has a public hearing. On Tuesday, February 18th, LB 579 has a public hearing.
The hearings are open to the public to testify and submit online comment (link provided in my bio)!
Hearing notice !
LR 5CA & 6CA will be heard by the Judiciary Committee next Friday 1/31 at 1:30pm.
Open to the public to testify or submit online comment.
Today is Day 10 of the 109th Legislature 1st Regular Session and the final day of bill introduction! Swipe to learn more about the rest of my policy agenda for this year.
Stay tuned for hearing announcements!
Hearing notice !
LB 13, which would change the Child Care Subsidy Program from one based on attendance to one based on enrollment, is set for a hearing before the HHS Committee.