Nebraska For Us
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A coalition of workers, farmers, grandparents, small business owners committed to fighting for a Nebraska that works for us.
$132! That's the extra cost that would have been added to last year's holiday shopping bill had the current tariffs been in place. Costs continue to rise for consumers when they were promised lower prices this year. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
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There's one more item for your holiday budget list: tariffs
A Lending Tree analysis came up with an estimate if current tariffs were in place during the 2024 holiday season.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
$132! That's the extra cost that would have been added to last year's holiday shopping bill had the current tariffs been in place. Costs continue to rise for consumers when they were promised lower prices this year. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
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People continue feeling worse about the economy as costs keep rising, in part, due to tariffs. The holiday shopping season is causing many to feel the squeeze. www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/11/...
Higher costs weigh on Americans' holiday shopping plans this year: CNBC survey
Most Americans believe prices are higher this holiday season and many will buy less gifts, according to the CNBC|SurveyMonkey Small Business Saturday survey.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
People continue feeling worse about the economy as costs keep rising, in part, due to tariffs. The holiday shopping season is causing many to feel the squeeze. www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/11/...
Here's last night's coverage from KETV as Nebraska For Us supported YouTurn Omaha's continued advocacy for members of our community. #DefendingTheGoodLife
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'Have a really good Thanksgiving': Nonprofits work together to provide Omaha families with holiday meals
Nebraska for Us and YouTurn Omaha are working together to help provide Thanksgiving meals to the community.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Here's last night's coverage from KETV as Nebraska For Us supported YouTurn Omaha's continued advocacy for members of our community. #DefendingTheGoodLife
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Nebraska For Us was proud to join YouTurn Omaha this morning to prepare 100 turkeys for people in the metro this Thanksgiving! One thing is clear: the need only continues to grow. #DefendingTheGoodLife
November 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Nebraska For Us was proud to join YouTurn Omaha this morning to prepare 100 turkeys for people in the metro this Thanksgiving! One thing is clear: the need only continues to grow. #DefendingTheGoodLife
The majority of consumers say they’re paying more for groceries, utilities, healthcare, housing and gasoline than they were at this time last year. New tariffs and cuts to key programs are only making the problem worse. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
November 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The majority of consumers say they’re paying more for groceries, utilities, healthcare, housing and gasoline than they were at this time last year. New tariffs and cuts to key programs are only making the problem worse. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
We're less than a month away from the open enrollment deadline, and families across the metro are experiencing sticker shock when seeing their premium increases. It's time for Congress to permanently extend tax credits to make healthcare more affordable. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
November 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
We're less than a month away from the open enrollment deadline, and families across the metro are experiencing sticker shock when seeing their premium increases. It's time for Congress to permanently extend tax credits to make healthcare more affordable. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
Audrey and her husband are not alone as health care tax credit premiums expire. Their premiums and many others are spiking as we head into 2026. Congress needs to permanently extend the credits ASAP. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
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Central Omaha couple faces 40% health insurance increase as ACA subsidies hang in balance
A Central Omaha couple faces $700 monthly increase in health insurance costs as Affordable Care Act subsidies face expiration.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Audrey and her husband are not alone as health care tax credit premiums expire. Their premiums and many others are spiking as we head into 2026. Congress needs to permanently extend the credits ASAP. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for a powerful night of stories related to cuts at the federal government. Additionally, we were so appreciative of all the coats our guests donated to our community as the weather gets colder.
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a powerful night of stories related to cuts at the federal government. Additionally, we were so appreciative of all the coats our guests donated to our community as the weather gets colder.
Reps. Don Bacon and Mike Flood voted for harmful cuts that are raising costs for hardworking Nebraskans at the worst possible time. We need our representatives making life more affordable for everyone. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
November 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Reps. Don Bacon and Mike Flood voted for harmful cuts that are raising costs for hardworking Nebraskans at the worst possible time. We need our representatives making life more affordable for everyone. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
Now that the House has voted to end the government shutdown, Nebraska For Us is calling on our federal delegation to tackle expiring health care tax credits before time runs out. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
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House votes to end government shutdown, steep health care cost increases remain in place — Nebraska For Us
OMAHA, Nebraska (November 12, 2025)—With the government shutdown coming to an end, Nebraska For Us is calling on our federal delegation to do the necessary work to ensure health care costs do not ...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Now that the House has voted to end the government shutdown, Nebraska For Us is calling on our federal delegation to tackle expiring health care tax credits before time runs out. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
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"One Nebraskan says his ACA health insurance costs increased by 40% for 2026. KETV Investigates found 91% of ACA users in Nebraska may see increases." #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
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Hundreds of thousands of Nebraskans may see spike in health insurance
One Nebraskan says his ACA health insurance costs increased by 40% for 2026. KETV Investigates found 91% of ACA users in Nebraska may see increases.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
"One Nebraskan says his ACA health insurance costs increased by 40% for 2026. KETV Investigates found 91% of ACA users in Nebraska may see increases." #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
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Here's coverage on our roundtable on the dramatic hikes to health insurance premiums as key tax credits expire. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
November 5, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Here's coverage on our roundtable on the dramatic hikes to health insurance premiums as key tax credits expire. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
Thank you to all of our speakers for such an informative discussion this afternoon. Read more in the story below. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
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Nebraska For Us, experts lead discussion on rising health care costs — Nebraska For Us
OMAHA, Nebraska (November 4, 2025)—Former Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure joined Nebraska For Us for a virtual roundtable to discuss the sticker...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Thank you to all of our speakers for such an informative discussion this afternoon. Read more in the story below. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
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This is the same representative who voted to cut SNAP earlier this year.
October 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This is the same representative who voted to cut SNAP earlier this year.
Thank you to those who joined us on Thursday for an important discussion about skyrocketing health care costs. Open enrollment begins tomorrow, and premiums are going up in a big way. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
October 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Thank you to those who joined us on Thursday for an important discussion about skyrocketing health care costs. Open enrollment begins tomorrow, and premiums are going up in a big way. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as Nebraskans get their first look at soaring health insurance premiums for 2026. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
October 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as Nebraskans get their first look at soaring health insurance premiums for 2026. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
With SNAP benefits now paused in Nebraska, here’s one way you can help in the metro.
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Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. announces city-led food drive as government shutdown continues
Omaha is having a city-led non-perishable food drive as the federal government shutdown continues.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
With SNAP benefits now paused in Nebraska, here’s one way you can help in the metro.
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“Now, more than 150,000 Nebraskans on SNAP will have an even harder time paying for their groceries as Republicans in Congress have decided cutting off access to food is more important than lowering health care costs,” Lauritsen said.
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Nebraska stops public food aid benefits as government shutdown continues • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska stops public grocery SNAP benefits for about 150,000 people as the federal government shutdown drags on.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“Now, more than 150,000 Nebraskans on SNAP will have an even harder time paying for their groceries as Republicans in Congress have decided cutting off access to food is more important than lowering health care costs,” Lauritsen said.
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A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as the state announces a halt to SNAP benefits for more than 150,000 Nebraskans. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02
October 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as the state announces a halt to SNAP benefits for more than 150,000 Nebraskans. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02
For more than a year, we have said that cuts to SNAP would increase demands on local nonprofits that are already struggling to meet the current need. Our federal delegation voted for this to happen, and now the harms are coming to fruition. #DefendingTheGoodLife
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SNAP eligibility changes officially take effect in Nebraska
The one, big, beautiful bill passed back in July had many things packed inside of it, including changes to SNAP benefits, which help low-income families buy food.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
For more than a year, we have said that cuts to SNAP would increase demands on local nonprofits that are already struggling to meet the current need. Our federal delegation voted for this to happen, and now the harms are coming to fruition. #DefendingTheGoodLife
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A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as federal workers are thrown into more uncertainty during the government shutdown. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02
October 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as federal workers are thrown into more uncertainty during the government shutdown. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as the government shutdown hits the two-week mark. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02
October 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as the government shutdown hits the two-week mark. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02
She has a point. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02
October 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
She has a point. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02
The expiration of tax credits for health care will be devastating for people across the country and right here in Nebraska. Don't just take our word for it. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02
October 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The expiration of tax credits for health care will be devastating for people across the country and right here in Nebraska. Don't just take our word for it. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as the government shutdown hits the one-week mark. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02
October 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as the government shutdown hits the one-week mark. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02