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Governor Pillen’s Misguided Veto of Bipartisan Public Health Measure

Governor Pillen’s veto statement about my priority bill demonstrates that he is simply not familiar with the bill. He has a fundamental misunderstanding of the function of Syringe Service Programs (SSPs), which serve as a doorway to accessing treatment. The relationships, resources, and referrals people obtain from an SSP are often the first opportunity for treatment they receive. In fact, people who use SSPs are up to five times more likely to receive treatment.

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Protect Our Unique Nonpartisan Legislature

Secret ballots are an essential feature of the nonpartisanship nature of the Nebraska Legislature. They allow lawmakers to base their votes on their own convictions and the needs of their districts, rather than taking orders from a political party. Voting to eliminate secret ballots means voting to change our legislature into something partisan. I took an oath to represent the people of my district, not to represent a party. I am proud to be for this nonpartisan institution and I am committed to protecting it.

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