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While Nebraska families have said NO to privatization before, Gov. Pillen is moving forward with vouchers anyway. Let’s raise our voices by 📣 📳 by calling the Governor and your Senator, and joining a Community Conversation meeting later this month to stand together for public schools!

Nebraska's Leading Organization for the Prosperity of Families & Children - Holland Children’s Movement The Holland Children’s Movement works to ensure Nebraska children and families are prioritized in budget and policy decisions through strategic advocacy, public engagement and effective collaboration....

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Hello. Yes, we believe that the 2022 ballot initiative to increase the minimum wage should be upheld as voters approved. However, our mailer has been focused on the 2024 ballot initiatives that aim to increase economic prosperity for children and their families.

🗳 OMAHA RESIDENTS 🗳 Early in-person voting options:

✅ Cast your vote at the Douglas County Election Commission office by Monday, 5 p.m.
**Additional office hours: Sat. May 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.**
✅ Submit your early voting ballot at a drop box near you: www.votedouglascounty-ne.gov/early_voting...

A blue graphic that says THANK YOU to our state senators for continue to stand for fairness – Senators Bostar, J. Cavanaugh, M. Cavanaugh, Conrad, DeBoer, Dungan, Fredrickson, Guereca, Hunt, Juarez, McKinney, Prokop, Quick, Raybould, Riepe, Rountree, Spivey, and Wordekemper.

A blue graphic with the words "Special thanks to senators Wordekemper and Riepe," and photos of both senators.

A blue graphic with the white letters "You Made A Difference."

The cloture motion on LB3, this year's "winner-take-all" bill, failed to clear the 33-vote threshold. The vote was 31-18.

Because of partisan politics, this issue is never officially over. Regardless, we have a lot of thank-yous to share this evening. #neleg

Happy Primary Election Day, Lincoln! Our Director of Strategic Engagement, Garret, used his power to vote today! We encourage you to get out and vote, too.

Polls are open until 8 pm CT. Find your polling place: www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/VoterView

Happy Voting!

Legislative Afternoon Session Nebraska Legislative Session

The Nebraska Legislature is debating LB3, which would make the state "winner-take-all" in the Electoral College. You can watch live here: nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/series-me...

Today is the Omaha Primary Election! Our Director of Operations, Allison, used her power to vote. We encourage you to get out and vote, too.

Polls are open until 8 pm CT. Find your polling place: www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/VoterView

Happy Voting!

Tell your #neleg senator Nebraskans want a minimum wage that values our labor – regardless of age – AND ensures that wages do not once again fall behind cost of living increases.

It’s time for our lawmakers to respect the will of Nebraska voters! 🔗 bit.ly/NO_258

🗳 OMAHA RESIDENTS 🗳 The 2025 Omaha City Primary Election is TODAY! Are you ready to activate your power by voting?

🗳 Polls are open from 8 am to 8 pm CT. Find your polling place: www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/VoterView
🗳 Info on the voter ID law: sos.nebraska.gov/elections/vo...

Happy Voting!

🗳 OMAHA RESIDENTS 🗳 The 2025 Omaha City Election is coming up! You can still register in person to vote at the Douglas County Election Commission office by TODAY at 6 PM CT.

🗳 IMPORTANT DATES 🗳
Primary: April 1, 2025 | General: May 13, 2025
More at: www.votedouglascounty-ne.gov/

🗳 LINCOLN RESIDENTS 🗳 The 2025 Lincoln City Election is coming up! Register online to vote by TODAY at 11:59 PM CT: www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/

🗳 IMPORTANT DATES 🗳
Primary: April 8, 2025 | General: May 6, 2025
Learn more: www.lancaster.ne.gov/1337/2025-Lincoln-City-Elections

In the @owhnews.bsky.social: LB 283 aims to simplify the enrollment process for families by implementing express lane eligibility (ELE) under Medicaid/CHIP. Thank you to Senator Spivey for advocating for children's healthcare!

📃: omaha.com/opinion/colu...

We urge the #NELeg Revenue Committee to support LB 157, and we thank Senator Conrad for her unwavering dedication to Nebraska’s children and families.

Nebraska Voters’ Outlook: Public Opinion on Policy Issues related to Taxes, Healthcare, and Food Assistance – Holland Children's Institute Nebraska Voters’ Outlook is commissioned by and conducted in partnership with Patinkin Research Strategies, LLC, from January 31 through February 4, 2024, among approximately 600 registered voters acr...

According to the @hollandinstitute.bsky.social 2024 poll, a vast majority of Nebraskans (62%) favored creating a Child Tax Credit for low to middle-class families up to $1,000 for each child under the age of 6. Poll here: hollandinstitute.org/nebraska-vot...

✅ #LB157 was up before the #NeLeg Revenue Committee this afternoon. LB 157 would provide a $1,000 fully refundable tax credit for families with children who are six years old or younger.

📃: nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_b...

✅LB157 (Sen. Conrad) helps families fight the rising cost of living by adopting the Child Tax Credit Act (CTC), which would create a fully refundable tax credit of $1,000 per child age 6 or under.

✏️TAKE ACTION: Submit a comment in SUPPORT by Wednesday, March 19 at 8:00 AM CT 🔗bit.ly/LB157pro

2022 Medicaid + Public Schools Report – Holland Children's Institute Executive Summary Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) make it possible for low-income Americans, specifically children and families, to access free or low-cost health care. While some...

Thank you to Senator Spivey for introducing LB 283 (previously LB 85). Learn more about the ELE process and recommendations by the @hollandinstitute.bsky.social Medicaid + Public Schools Report: hollandinstitute.org/2022-medicai...

#NLeg has a responsibility to the taxpayers to implement Express Lane Eligibility (ELE). If passed LB 283, the #NELeg will be voting to remove barriers for Nebraska’s children to access the quality healthcare and services they need.

ELE has been proven to be a successful approach for significantly enrolling & providing care to children in other states:

For example: Louisiana has experienced tremendous results. Prior to ELE, it was about $116 to process applications. Now, the cost is $12-15 per application.

LB 283 aims to streamline the process by automatically enrolling eligible children receiving SNAP benefits in Medicaid/CHIP - expanding health care & saving NE time & money.

Health and Human Services Committee - Room 1510 Health and Human Services

Today we’re at the Capitol testifying in support of ✅ LB 283 #NELeg

Tune in live provided by the @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social :
nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/series-me...

Expanding Medicaid is essential to building a strong foundation for children’s health. With LB 283, Nebraska has the opportunity to remove barriers for children to access the quality healthcare they need.

Submit a comment by 8 a.m. tomorrow: nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_b...

LB 283 aims to streamline the process by automatically enrolling eligible children receiving SNAP benefits in Medicaid/CHIP!

Submit a comment in support by Thursday, 8 am: nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_b...

If we value making sure that no child in Nebraska goes hungry, we can absolutely make this happen. Thank you to Senator M. Cavanaugh for introducing this bill & being a champion for children and families in Nebraska. #NELeg #LB14

As a nation, we require every child to receive an education. Research, such as from the USDA’s Economic Research Service, has shown that universal meal programs significantly reduce food insufficiency & create positive associations with diet quality, food security, & academic performance.

Next: #LB14 adopts the Hunger-Free Schools Act, which is revolutionary for our education system. This bill aims to provide all students - public and private - with free school breakfast/lunches & reimburse school districts for the costs associated with this program.

Let’s work to find solutions to problems within our current framework so every child in the state has a chance to succeed through our wonderful public education system. #NELeg #LB427

@hollandinstitute.bsky.social polling has consistently demonstrated that the majority of Nebraskans have never wanted to use taxpayer dollars to subsidize private and charter schools. Polling is representative of all Nebraskans - rural & urban.

We oppose #LB427, which would require the State Treasurer to establish an educational savings account for students. While we agree public tax dollars should support public schools, there is very minimal oversight when it goes to private schools.