Here's coverage from 10/11 News on our webinar discussion on SNAP cuts as we raise funds to help pay down school lunch debt in the metro. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 Donate here: allforlunch.org/nebraskaforus/

HAPPENING TODAY: Join us at noon for a virtual discussion on SNAP cuts and other policy changes as we raise money to pay off school lunch debt for metro students. Bring your questions for our speakers! RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Nebraska For Us is hitting the road today, calling on Congressman Don Bacon to reverse SNAP cuts. Keep an eye out around the Omaha metro and contact his office. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen following this morning's government funding vote. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen following this morning's government funding vote. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen urging Congressman Don Bacon to support a plan that reverses massive funding cuts. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as Congressman Don Bacon once again votes to allow tariffs to continue. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen following this morning's weak August jobs report. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

Thank you to Food Bank for the Heartland, Together, and our fellow community members who came out today to discuss SNAP cuts and their impact on working class Nebraskans. We were pleased to accept many donations to help people in need. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

Join us today from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cunningham's Pub and Grill in Blackstone for a happy hour. We'll discuss increasing demand on local pantries as federal funding cuts kick in during National Hunger Month. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.ketv.com/article/omah...

Congressman Don Bacon's vote will further strain services working class and middle income Nebraskans count on every single day. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.wowt.com/2025/09/02/r...

The chaos we're worried about is directly from the tariffs—raising prices for working class consumers just trying to pay their bills. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/u...

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as a new tariff rule on international shipments takes effect today. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

More countries are pausing shipments to the U.S., all because of tariffs that House Republicans—including Congressman Don Bacon—allow to continue unchecked. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.politico.com/news/2025/08...

Kim tells Nebraska For Us she's worried about how federal funding freezes will affect desperately needed cancer research. It's personal for her—10 years after losing her sister, Kelli, to pancreatic cancer. www.nebraskaforus.org/nenews/nebra...

"[The] burden is expected to grow only heavier in the months—and, potentially, years—to come as more tariffs take effect, and others settle more deeply into supply chains." #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.cnn.com/2025/08/24/e...

ICYMI: It was a thrill to have former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley join us last weekend for the Protect Our Checks rally! It’s time for our leaders to protect Social Security once and for all. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as retailers and energy providers report increases prices due to tariffs. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

Walmart says its lower and middle income consumers will be hit the hardest by the tariffs. Congress refused to act, and now we're all paying the price! #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.benzinga.com/markets/earn...

Companies that held off on raising prices are giving in soon, if they haven't already. Congressman Don Bacon decided not to act earlier this year when the House could have reclaimed its tariff authority. Nebraskans will be the ones paying the price. www.axios.com/2025/08/20/t...

Congressman Don Bacon stood down on tariffs. Now, our energy bills are going up. He should have done the right thing. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Thank you to EVERYONE who braved the heat this morning as we called on our federal delegation to Protect Our Checks! #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.nebraskaforus.org/nenews/prote...

Congressman Don Bacon voted against reclaiming tariff authority on more than one occasion earlier this year. He should have acted months ago. Instead, he let this problem grow. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.ketv.com/article/cong...

No matter the scenario, tariffs are going hurt consumers one way or another. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 thehill.com/opinion/whit...

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen following today's latest inflation report. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

Congressman Don Bacon loves to talk to the media about why tariffs are harmful to the economy. Why won't he turn those words into action? The House has refused to assert its authority on tariffs. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

We were pleased to have such a lively and informative conversation at our latest Community Coffee gathering this week. READ MORE: www.nebraskaforus.org/nenews/nebra...

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as tariffs hit their highest level since the Great Depression. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

Import taxes are now at their highest level in 90 years. Consumers were promised lower prices, and Congressman Don Bacon stood down when the House could have acted to stop this. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...

Congressman Don Bacon can criticize reckless tariff policy choices all he wants, but he voted to keep them going when Congress had a chance to take action. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/econo...

Nebraska For Us wants to hear what you think about provisions in the recently passed Republican Tax Law. Poll The Vote has a survey link you can use below. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 voter.pollthevote.com/NebraskaForU...

Working class Nebraskans are worried about the strength of the economy, and now a major banking firm says more bad employment news is likely to come. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as this morning's jobs report raises new economic concerns. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

For those of you who couldn't join us this week, take a look at our town hall recap here! #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.nebraskaforus.org/nenews/nebra...

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as President Trump creates more tariff-related chaos tonight. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

Tariffs are causing prices to go up even more, and Congressman Don Bacon has allowed these new taxes on Nebraskans to go unchecked. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our CD2 Community Town Hall last night. We’re especially thankful to our panel of experts for speaking about a variety of issues related to the Republican Tax Law. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

Our CD2 Community Town Hall gets started tonight at 6:00! Join us and bring your questions for our panel of experts.

TONIGHT: We'll have state senators plus medical and labor experts to answer your questions. Join us tonight starting at 6:00! #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 RSVP: www.mobilize.us/nebraskaforu...

TWO DAYS AWAY: Join us for an in-person discussion on the Republican Tax Law and its impact on Nebraskans. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 RSVP: www.mobilize.us/nebraskaforu...

It's time to have these conversations in-person, not virtually. Join us next Wednesday and bring your questions! #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 RSVP: www.mobilize.us/nebraskaforu...

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen on new estimates on health coverage losses through the Republican Tax Law. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

ONE WEEK AWAY: Join us next Wednesday for an in-person town hall to discuss the consequences of the newly passed GOP Tax Law. Come with questions! We'll have more details in the coming days. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

The price of ground beef just keeps getting higher—up 12% in the last year. Tariffs will cause the problem to get even worse as nearly 25% of beef imports coming from Brazil, where a 50% tariff is set take effect next week. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.morningbrew.com/stories/2025...

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as a new KFF analysis finds a big health insurance premium increase on the way in 2026. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

Open enrollment season will be here before we know it, and recent policy changes will drive up health insurance premiums across the country. Congressman Don Bacon voted to raise your costs. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.ketv.com/article/aca-...

Here's just a sampling of the headlines we found this morning regarding health care costs. Expect huge premium increases, in part due to the Republican Tax Plan passed earlier this month. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

Inflation persists and the uncertainty will only make the problem worse. Working class and middle income Nebraskans simply can't afford more price hikes. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.politico.com/news/2025/07...

In Nebraska, one clinic has already announced its closure ahead of steep Medicaid cuts. The consequences of Congressman Don Bacon’s vote will be felt nationwide. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 apnews.com/article/medi...

We couldn't agree more. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/07/07/u...