"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 www.ketv.com/article/nebr...

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 www.nebraskaforus.org/nenews/nebra...

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

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. www.ketv.com/article/omah...

“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. nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/nebra...

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 www.1011now.com/2025/10/21/s...

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

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

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as the government shutdown hits the one-week mark. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

The Trump White House would rather withhold pay from federal workers than make health care more affordable. Where does Congressman Don Bacon stand on this issue? #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.cnbc.com/2025/10/07/t...

"The window is rapidly closing. Let's do this now." That call is from North Dakota's insurance commissioner if lawmakers are serious about extending health care tax credits. Congressman Don Bacon needs to move on this and get back to Washington. www.npr.org/sections/sho...

We should be finding ways to help people—not hurt them. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as the government shutdown stops today's planned release of the September jobs report. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

78% of the American public agrees with us—tax credits making health care more affordable should be extended. Without action from our federal delegation, premiums will soon rise dramatically. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.kff.org/public-opini...

Tariffs continue hurting our local economy, and Congressman Don Bacon has voted to support them multiple times. Enough is enough! #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.nebraskaforus.org/nenews/work-...

The Trump Administration prefers firing federal workers who are just doing their jobs rather than making health care more affordable for all of us. We'd like to know where Congressman Don Bacon stands on this issue. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

Time and time again, Congressman Don Bacon and our entire federal delegation have voted to keep tariffs in place. Those votes mean people in Omaha are losing their jobs. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...

Thanks to those who were able to meet up with us this morning on short notice outside Congressman Don Bacon’s office. It’s time for the House to get back to work and lower health care costs while getting the government back open. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

The government shutdown officially began moments ago. It is time for our federal delegation to come to the table and look at real solutions to prevent health care costs from spiking in the coming months. The time to act is now! #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.nebraskaforus.org/nenews/bacon...

A government shutdown is one day away. It appears our federal delegation would rather shut the government down than consider finding ways to cut health care costs for hardworking Nebraskans. Without action now, costs will go up in the coming months. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

We are two days away from the start of a government shutdown. We are calling on our entire federal delegation to reverse cuts to health care. Without this, insurance premiums will see a big rise in the coming months. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as the Trump Administration ends an annual survey on hunger. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

Nebraska For Us was proud to support Salem Food Pantry today with a $1,000 regrant and a donation of household hygiene supplies as the pantry provided meals to more than 250 local families. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 www.nebraskaforus.org/nenews/nebra...

Nebraska For Us joined our friends at Salem Food Pantry to volunteer and pack items ahead of a big food drive tomorrow morning at Salem Baptist Church. We were pleased to regrant $1,000 to purchase items for the drive, in addition to $500 worth of hygiene products. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02

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...