U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), U.S. Representative Adrian Smith (NE-03), and U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) issued the following statements after the United States
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Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Support Act for Direct Support Professionals, Employers of Individuals Receiving Services, and Agencies
In April 2024, Governor Jim Pillen signed into law LB 937, establishing tax credits for individuals and organizations supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental
Increased Access to Health Through Interactive WIC Clinic Map
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is releasing a new interactive map
Fischer Celebrates Victories for Nebraska During 118th Congress
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) celebrates several legislative victories she secured for Nebraska’s families and their communities during the 118th Congress. With a focus
Gov. Pillen Appoints DHHS Director of Medicaid and Long-Term Care
Governor Jim Pillen has announced his appointment of Drew Gonshorowski as director of Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) for the Department of Health and
Smith, Sewell Reintroduce Critical Access Hospital Relief Act
Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to repeal the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 96-Hour rule for
Bills Aim to Aid Mental Health Providers, Slow Aggressive Audits
A new bill in the Nebraska Legislature aims to make it harder for state-hired insurance companies to aggressively audit therapists providing mental health help
Three Panhandle Advocates Graduate from 2024-25 Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy
Twenty-two citizen-advocates representing the state’s child care industry, PK-12 education system, public health system, economic development and nonprofit organizations graduated from the 2024-25 Nebraska
Attorney General Hilgers Joined Multi-State Lawsuit to Protect Affordable Housing
Attorney General Hilgers joined Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a 15-state coalition with the National Association of
Attorney General Hilgers Leads 23 State Coalition in Criticizing Biden-Harris Dietary Recommendations
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers led 23 states in pushing back against dietary recommendations made by a committee appointed by the Biden-Harris Administration. Every