A coalition of Nebraska State Senators, led by Senator Megan Hunt, is calling on our federal delegation to investigate Elon Musk’s unchecked influence over federal agencies.
The 2025 legislative session is officially underway, and with 17 new senators joining the Legislature, we have a unique opportunity for a fresh start. This year’s session is about more than just new faces—it’s a chance to refocus our agenda on the issues that truly matter to everyday Nebraskans.
This Thursday, July 25th, the Legislature will convene during a special session to our state's critically high property taxes. This special session is a critical moment for our state, and the stakes are high. We are facing unattainable promises made with no feasible plan to achieve them, especially when the Governor has explicitly excluded major items like expanding our tax base through legalizing marijuana or adjusting income tax brackets so that the wealthy pay their fair share. Nebraskans deserve solutions that are practical and sustainable, not empty promises that jeopardize our future.
As the 2024 legislative session drew to a close on April 18th, I found myself reflecting on the whirlwind of activity and progress we achieved together. From the halls of the Capitol to the grassroots advocacy in our communities, it's been a session marked by victories, challenges, and the enduring spirit of Nebraskans striving for a better future.
In 2023, the Heart Ministry Center interviewed 29 individuals who had been denied SNAP benefits due to a drug-related felony on their records. A sample of those interviews can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/Vfq_Q8HONjI?si=cAHTdQvluGXvlJ5C. 28 of the 29 interviewed had completed a drug treatment program but were still denied access to SNAP benefits.
