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We fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund: @neappleseedaction.org

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Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Jan 21

Today, President Trump issued numerous executive orders that will harm Nebraska families, workplaces and entire communities.
In the following days we will continue to share information on these actions, many of which are likely to be challenged in court.
Read our full response: neappl.es/EOsDay1

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Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · 6d

Abigail Sanchez, Nebraska Appleseed Child Welfare Fellow, details the many nuances and challenges faced by our immigrant neighbors while interacting with the Child welfare system in our latest blog post!
📚Read more: neappleseed.org/50012

Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · 15d

Without this extension, health care costs will skyrocket for Nebraskans.

Call or email your members of Congress now to tell them to fund the government and keep health care affordable: bit.ly/NEAPTC. We will keep you updated as the shutdown continues.

Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · 15d

It is crucial that the funding bill includes a permanent extension for the expiring enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, the subsidies that help make health care affordable for a vast majority of the 135,000+ Nebraskans with coverage through the ACA Marketplace.

Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · 15d

Without action from Congress to fund the federal government, a government shutdown started today.

A government shutdown could mean putting the nation’s economy at risk, delaying essential services, disrupting pay for federal workers and making it harder for people to put food on the table.

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Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Aug 28

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments and for your continued advocacy, we will keep you posted on further actions you can take to oppose this harmful and cruel detainment camp!

Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Aug 28

Last week, we asked you to tell Governor Pillen that we say NO to opening a large-scale federal detainment camp anywhere in our state. 🚫

Nebraskans made it clear: More than 18,300 people from 386 towns and cities throughout our state signed this petition saying this is NOT who we are.

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Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Aug 21

🚨PETITION IS LIVE: Sign today to tell Governor Pillen that Nebraskans say NO to opening a large-scale federal detainment camp anywhere in our state. bit.ly/NOT_IN_NE

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Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Aug 21

🚨PETITION IS LIVE: Sign today to tell Governor Pillen that Nebraskans say NO to opening a large-scale federal detainment camp anywhere in our state. bit.ly/NOT_IN_NE

Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Aug 19

This is not who we are.

NE is a state that welcomes our neighbors and values the contributions of local moms, dads, coworkers, neighbors, and friends. We don't want to be known as a state that separates families & locks up members of our communities in ICE detainment camps. neappleseed.org/49711

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Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Jul 24

✨dream date: protecting health care access in Nebraska! ✨
Join us in celebration of Medicaid's legacy and an urgent call to action!

📅 Thursday, July 31st
⏰ 5-7 PM
📍The Waiting Room Lounge, Omaha NE
Sign up today! www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/medicaid-b...

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Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · Jul 21

Final CBO score of the "big beautiful bill" is out

Largest Medicaid cuts ever - in fact, at least 4 times the size of the previous largest; $894-$990 bn cut

Kicks 10 million off health insurance

Largest SNAP cuts ever, $197 bn cut

Still increases the deficit by $3.4 trillion from huge tax cuts

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Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Jul 2

Call NOW and tell Congress:

⛔ NO cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act
⛔ NO cuts to SNAP food assistance
⛔NO funding for separating families
⛔NO to prioritizing the rich getting richer

→ 🔗 bit.ly/NO_CUTS2025

Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Jul 1

What now? The House will be back and work to quickly vote again on the most extensive cuts Congress has ever considered.

We urge you to call your Representative and tell them to STOP this bill from final passage. You can call or email here: bit.ly/NO_CUTS2025

Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Jun 29

This could be your last chance to call Senators Pete Ricketts and Deb Fischer and tell them to vote NO. Tell them we want healthy and supported communities - NOT helping the rich get richer! bit.ly/NO_CUTS2025

Tell Congress NO to Devastating Cuts to Health Care & Food Programs!

<p>The House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation package that will devastate healthcare, food access, and other basic-needs programs in order to fund tax breaks for millionaires and bill...

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Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Jun 29

‼️LAST CHANCE ‼️
The Senate continues to debate the budget reconciliation bill that will devastate Nebraska communities by taking away SNAP and Medicaid from tens of thousands - all while funding sweeping deportations of longtime community members.

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Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Jun 28

The Senate has been moving quickly, with policy proposals shifting daily - but their goal remains clear - to take away healthcare, food access, and other basic-needs programs in order to fund tax breaks for billionaires and sweeping deportations of longtime community members.

Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Jun 28

The Senate just released their budget reconciliation bill text and will start debate soon on the most extensive cuts that Congress has ever considered.

Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Jun 28

The Senate could vote any day now - call and email your senators again and tell them to vote NO. 🔗 bit.ly/NO_CUTS2025

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Senator John Fredrickson @johnfredrickson.bsky.social · Jun 25

Like many of you, I have been monitoring what has been happening nationally and the impact this has on Nebraskans.

I was proud to join a bipartisan group of colleagues this past week to encourage our federal delegation to ensure Nebraskans are not left behind.

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Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Jun 11

Call Senator Ricketts & Senator Fischer TODAY and tell them to vote NO on spending toward separating Nebraska families, and NO to devastating cuts to health care & food assistance, and NO to tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires.
→ bit.ly/NO_CUTS2025

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Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Jun 11

Join your community to share your concerns about the massive health care cuts being considered by Congress.

Members of the public, press, and elected officials are welcome.
Register today: neappl.es/townhall

Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Jun 10

Juntos, somos más fuertes. Podemos mantenernos informados conociendo nuestros derechos y apoyándonos mutuamente ante los desafíos de nuestras comunidades.

Recuerde su derecho a guardar silencio, no abra la puerta sin ver una orden judicial firmada por un juez y busque ayuda legal.

Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Jun 10

¡Todas las personas, independientemente de su estatus migratorio, tienen derechos! Si un agente de inmigración se acerca o le interroga, es importante saber qué puede hacer para protegerse y proteger a sus seres queridos.

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Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Jun 10

Together, we are stronger. We can stay informed by knowing our rights and supporting each other as we face challenges in our communities.

Remember to use your right to remain silent, don’t open the door without seeing a judicial warrant signed by a judge, and seek legal advice.

Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Jun 10

Everyone, regardless of immigration status, has rights! If approached or questioned by an immigration agent, it is important to know what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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