A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as metro parents prepare to spend hundreds of dollars on last-minute back-to-school shopping this weekend.
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"We have the greatest economy maybe in the history of the world." Costs keep rising. Growth is slowing. Inflation is too high. The president's take on the economy is way different from what Nebraskans are experiencing every day.
“When we're talking about food affordability, when we're talking about gas, when we're talking about the different supplies that we need in order to keep our households going, this also equates over to getting our kiddos ready to go back to school.” nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
As back-to-school shopping begins, Nebraska educators and families worry about costs
Affordability is weighing on the minds of families and educators alike as back-to-school season returns. State and local leaders say it’s so much more than school supplies, though.
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Hospitals across the country are experiencing a surge in uninsured patients after lawmakers—including Congressmen Don Bacon and Mike Flood—allowed ACA tax credits to expire. Enrollment in Nebraska fell by 22.8% from February 2025 to February 2026. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/b...
After Obamacare Cuts, Hospitals Are Treating More Uninsured Patients
More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills.
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A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as new government data out today shows slowing economic growth and rising inflation.
Nebraska For Us held a silent protest outside Congressman Mike Flood's town hall in Lincoln on Tuesday. Indoors, constituents made their voices heard on key economic issues and concerns.
"Mike Flood voted to cut SNAP, voted to cut Medicaid, voted for tariffs, voted for the war in Iran and has ultimately been at the forefront of raising prices." -Nebraska For Us Regional Organizing Director Emily Kutler journalstar.com/news/state-r...
Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood faces toughest crowd yet at Lincoln town hall
Hundreds of Nebraskans packed into the O'Donnell Auditorium at Nebraska Wesleyan University for Republican Rep. Mike Flood's final town hall of the year in Lincoln.
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“This year, the Steffens expect to pay $32,000 for health insurance—more than double the about $13,000 they paid in 2025 after the premium tax credit.” www.kcur.org/environment-...
Healthcare costs have more than doubled for many farmers this year, on top of soaring expenses
When Congress allowed Affordable Care Act tax credits to lapse, healthcare premiums spiked for millions of Americans — especially self-employed farmers and ranchers. That added cost is multiplying the...
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“Roadblocks and cuts are happening by design.” -State Director @angielauritsen.bsky.social nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/07/23/s...
Sharp monthly drop in Nebraskans receiving public food aid sounds alarm for advocates • Nebraska Examiner
Sharp monthly drop in Nebraskans receiving public food aid sounds alarm for advocates of low-income households.
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New polling from CBS News shows what we’ve heard from so many of you. Incomes aren’t keeping up with inflation, and people in positions of power aren’t doing nearly enough to lower prices. We have a problem, and Nebraska’s federal delegation is allowing it to continue.
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as Nebraska gas prices hit $4 per gallon for the second time this year.
Today, Nebraska For Us was in Lincoln to host our latest community coffee event. We discussed everything from rising prices to SNAP and Medicaid cuts, along with other economic challenges we're all facing.
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as brand new data shows SNAP enrollment down nearly 17% since the passage of the Republican Tax Law.
The reality of SNAP cuts in action. Since last July, SNAP enrollment has fallen 11.5% in Nebraska—even as groceries keep getting more expensive. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/u...
Faced With Piles of New Paperwork, People Are Losing Food Stamps
Arizona’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rolls have plummeted, offering a possible preview of national trends as states try to avoid new federal penalties.
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Thank you to 87.9 The CLTR for having us on this afternoon! We had a great conversation with DJ Mista Soull about how federal economic policy affects people right here at home.
Expect these problems to get even worse as changes hit Nebraska in the coming weeks. www.npr.org/2026/07/20/n...
Deloitte-run systems denied Medicaid to disabled people. New laws could make it worse
Complex computer systems that decide whether people get Medicaid benefits have a history of errors. Now, changes to comply with Trump's tax and domestic policy law are inundating those systems.
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“If you talk to any food bank, any pantry, they’ll tell you they’ve started to see their numbers start to rise. They’ve seen an overall increase in the number of people in need right now.” -State Director Angie Lauritsen nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
Advocacy groups say inflation rates and cuts to SNAP benefits are hurting Nebraska families
A Nebraska advocacy group says inflation rates and cuts to SNAP benefits are hurting families, while Republican leaders say inflation is leveling out.
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The cruelty is the point. flatwaterfreepress.org/hungry-nebra...
Hungry Nebraskans may need to prove citizenship to access federally provided food. Food banks fear ‘significant strain.’ - Flatwater Free Press
States can determine for themselves whether to create citizenship checks for food from the USDA. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has not decided whether to enforce citizenship req...
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A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as insurers propose 2027 health premiums. How much more are you paying this year for your ACA or private insurance plans? Let us know in the comments.
NBC News: "In the first state to implement the Trump administration mandate, Medicaid participants are anxious for information—and are struggling to get it." www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
New Medicaid work requirements prompt ‘extreme mass confusion’ in Nebraska
In the first state to implement the Trump administration mandate, Medicaid participants are anxious for information — and are struggling to get it.
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KETV NewsWatch 7 paid a visit to our Community BBQ for Food Security on Sunday. We welcomed nearly 100 guests as we discussed the impact of SNAP cuts and rising grocery prices. We also presented Food Bank for the Heartland with a check for $10,000 to help with meeting the need in the Omaha metro.
The Republican health care plan is here. Congress let the ACA premium tax credits expire. Now premiums are rising by double digits, and 3 million Americans have already dropped their health coverage because they can't afford it. This was a choice. They own it.
New polling shows 60% of respondents across the political spectrum who say economic policies passed in 2025 are making their costs go up compared to just 14% who say their costs are going down. READ MORE: navigatorresearch.org/in-the-battl...
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as ACA enrollment plummets amid skyrocketing health insurance premiums.
Nebraska's federal delegation allowed health care tax credits to expire, and now millions have dropped their insurance. This was preventable. apnews.com/article/affo...
Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows
New federal data reveals the first 50-state look at a steep drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment after enhanced subsidies expired in January.
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UPDATE: The state is now in the process of removing certain restrictions on SNAP following a federal judge's ruling last week. These statewide cuts came on top of the cuts passed at the federal level last summer. www.wowt.com/2026/07/02/n...
Nebraska moving to lift SNAP restrictions on soda and energy drinks after court ruling
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is in the process of lifting restrictions on soda and energy drinks after a recent ruling.
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Since last July, SNAP enrollment has fallen more than 11% in Nebraska, and the numbers keep dropping. Congressmen Don Bacon and Mike Flood voted for these cuts as grocery prices rise. www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
KETV highlighted last night's diaper drive supporting North Omaha Community Partnership! Thank you to everyone who donated and supported the effort.
Hundreds of thousands of children nationwide have lost access to food assistance due to cuts in the Republican Tax Law. Unfortunately, the numbers just keep growing. www.cbpp.org/blog/congres...
THANK YOU! We collected nearly 3,000 diapers and wipes to benefit North Omaha Community Partnership and young families. The drive comes as we approach the one-year mark of the Republican Tax Law, which has caused massive program cuts for people in need. www.nebraskaforus.org/nenews/nebra...
Nebraska For Us collects 1,100 diapers, 1,700 wipes through community drive — Nebraska For Us
OMAHA, Nebraska (July 1, 2026)—As costs continue soaring, especially for new parents, Nebraska For Us hosted its Pints and Pampers event Tuesday night where we accepted donations of highly s...
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