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Voices for Children in Nebraska

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Voices for Children in Nebraska is an independent voice building pathways to opportunity for all children and families in Nebraska through research, policy, and community engagement.

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Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Jan 14

Hello, #bluesky! We're happy to be here to share our work using data and research to help policy makers and communities make informed decisions on issues impacting our next generation in the areas of health, child welfare, economic stability, and juvenile justice in Nebraska!

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Jun 12

The 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book shows how Nebraska is doing on child and family well-being across four domains – education, health, economic well-being, and family and community. Download the full report at bit.ly/25DataBook-BS

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2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book

Explore the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book, with child well-being state-level data in four areas: economic stability, education, health and family/community…

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Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · May 14

Meanwhile, encourage your senator to OPPOSE LB 258, undercutting voter-approved minimum wage, and LB 89, which would impose harmful gender restrictions aimed at excluding trans and gender nonconforming young people.

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · May 14

Please take two minutes to contact them now and express your SUPPORT for bills like LB 192 and LB 319 that will help feed hungry Nebraska kids.

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · May 14

It's a busy day at the Nebraska legislature and there are a lot of important bills for kids and families moving. Several priority bills are up for debate throughout the day, and your Nebraska state senator needs to hear from you!

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · May 13

📞 Rep. Don Bacon (CD2) sits on the committee and can make a difference. Call and urge him to vote NO on this harmful proposal:
➡️ (202) 225-4155

SNAP is more than a lifeline — it’s a smart investment in our kids. Let’s protect it. 💙 #ProtectSNAP #VoicesForChildrenNE #FoodSecurity

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · May 13

SNAP keeps children healthy, reduces hunger, and supports working families. These cuts would increase food insecurity and hurt Nebraska’s economy.

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · May 13

The bill:

❌ Expands harsh work requirements
❌ Limits who counts as a dependent child
❌ Forces states to shoulder more costs
❌ Makes it harder to respond to rural economic needs

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · May 13

The House Ag Committee is considering a bill that would slash billions from SNAP — putting food assistance at risk for tens of thousands of Nebraska kids. The committee is set to begin its mark-up process tonight at 7:30 PM, concluding by the end of the day tomorrow.

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · May 13

🚨 Proposed SNAP Cuts Threaten Nebraska Families 🚨

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · May 1

Thank you to Rep. Don Bacon for recognizing the importance of not shifting costs for SNAP to the states.

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Nebraska Appleseed @neappleseed.org · Apr 30

✅LB319, which would end Nebraska’s lifetime SNAP ban for certain drug felony convictions, advanced to Final Reading in the #NELeg 🎉

Let’s encourage our lawmakers to End the SNAP Ban this year! Our communities can’t wait! See how your senator voted here: nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_v...

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Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Apr 29

It takes just 2 minutes. Call now, and make a difference for Nebraska’s kids.

#ProtectNebraskaKids #StopAM1149 #YouthJustice #VoicesForChildrenNE

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Apr 29

Children in crisis don’t belong in jail.

🚨 We need your voice NOW! Call your state senator and urge them to vote NO on AM 1149 to LB 530. If the amendment passes, ask them to vote NO on cloture to stop this bill in its tracks.

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Apr 29

🛑 AM 1149 would allow children as young as 11 to be jailed.
🛑 It would allow any child, even those struggling with mental health or running away, to be locked up.
🛑 This dangerous amendment undoes years of thoughtful reform in our state.

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Apr 29

Hundreds of Nebraskans stood up against LB 556 because we know what’s right:

✅ Community-based care
✅ Developmentally appropriate responses
✅ Real safety for youth and communities

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Apr 29

📣 URGENT: ACT NOW to protect Nebraska kids! 📣

LB 530 has been amended to include harmful provisions from LB 556 and is scheduled for debate THIS AFTERNOON!

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Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Apr 25

(contd) Quick, Raybould, Riepe, Rountree, Spivey, Wordekemper.

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Apr 25

And please thank the senators who voted YES on LB 192: Arch, Ballard, Bostar, Brandt, J. Cavanaugh, M. Cavanaugh, Conrad, DeBoer, Dorn, Dungan, Fredrickson, Guereca, Hallstrom, Hardin, Hughes, Hunt, Ibach, Juarez, Lonowski, McKinney, Meyer, Moser, Prokop,

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Apr 25

We’re deeply grateful to the senators who did NOT vote for this amendment: Arch, Bostar, Brandt, J. Cavanaugh, M. Cavanaugh, Clouse, Conrad, DeBoer, Dorn, Dover, Dungan, Fredrickson, Guereca, Hallstrom, Hughes, Hunt, Juarez, McKinney, Prokop, Raybould, Riepe, Quick, Rountree, Spivey, and Wordekemper

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Apr 25

Even more importantly, an amendment that would have added burdensome work requirements was defeated. These harmful policies make it harder for families to put food on the table and care for their children.

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Apr 25

This past week, LB 192—a critical bill to maintain SNAP eligibility and reduce the harmful benefits cliff—advanced to Final Reading!

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Mar 31

We are grateful for support from @nebraskatable.bsky.social for making this camp possible! #VoicesForChildrenNE #YouthAdvocacy #NEleg #PolicyAdvocacy

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Mar 31

Day 2 meant the quick drive down to Lincoln where they had the opportunity to sit in on hearings in the judiciary committee, watch floor debate, and pulled senators off the floor to share their concerns with them!

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Mar 31

Day 1 included young people learned about self-advocacy, the Nebraska Unicameral, and shared their vision for better communities.

Voices for Children in Nebraska @voicesne.bsky.social · Mar 31

We had a great time at our 2025 Youth Policy Camp a few weeks ago, with a record-high 25 participants!