Nebraska For Us

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

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Nebraska farmers are under pressure, from rising costs to unstable markets, and threats to affordable health care. Join Nebraska For Us for a virtual roundtable this upcoming Monday with U.S. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) on what’s at stake for Nebraskan farmers.

One year after the announcement of tariffs, Nebraska For Us storyteller Kate shared her thoughts on the chaos and rising prices. "President Trump and our federal delegation are doing everything they can to destroy the average American as well as many other counties," Kate added.

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as tariff chaos hits the one-year mark.

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as the national average for gas prices hits $4 per gallon this morning.

Congressmen Don Bacon and Mike Flood voted for drastic cuts to health care in 2025 while also allowing tax credits to expire for millions of patients’ premiums. They must oppose further cuts and do their part to repair the damage already done. axios.com/2026/03/30/gop…

Last Thursday, Ben, a Nebraska For Us storyteller and lifelong farmer and rancher, spoke at a virtual press call with U.S. House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle. Ben added, “Republicans need to stand up for farm states and rural America."

Nebraska For Us welcomed U.S. Senator Peter Welch of Vermont to get a firsthand look at the challenges our farmers and ranchers are facing right now. The Dan Parsons Show covered the visit and the broader agriculture crisis facing Nebraskans. thedanparsonsshow.com/2026/03/27/dan…

Nebraska For Us is heading to Lincoln for coffee & conversation. Our coffee chats are casual and interactive, and we will always treat you to your favorite coffee or tea. All are welcome to join! ☕️

The updated forecast of 4.2% inflation this year is due to the war in Iran, along with the continued economic damage caused by tariffs. cnbc.com/2026/03/26/glo…

Soaring oil prices will hit the working class the hardest in more ways than one. Nebraska's leaders need to prioritize ways to bring costs down rather than allowing them to keep rising. msn.com/en-us/money/ma…

"Nebraska, for example, declined to adopt tax cuts on tips and overtime, Republican state Sen. Robert Clements, chair of the Appropriations Committee, told POLITICO recently." politico.com/news/2026/03/2…

The war is just one of many policies at the federal level driving up energy prices, and there are now concerns that quick relief could be hard to come by. Our federal delegation must prioritize ways to lower costs for working class Nebraskans. npr.org/2026/03/23/nx-…

Tariffs have already increased costs for working class Nebraskans. Now rising oil and gas prices are likely to make the pain even worse. Our federal officials need to work on lowering prices now! washingtonpost.com/business/2026/…

In case you missed it: A new report shows wholesale inflation rose far more than expected in the month of February. It’s a troubling pattern as our federal delegation fails to properly address the affordability crisis and help working class Nebraskans. cnbc.com/amp/2026/03/18…

A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as all three of Nebraska's representatives tonight voted in favor of a now-failed amendment that could have led to even more cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security.

Gas prices in Nebraska have risen 30% in the last month, and they keep going up. It’s the latest example of the working class being squeezed the most by price hikes. reuters.com/business/energ…

"As car prices, auto loan interest rates and insurance and maintenance costs continue to rise, owning or buying a car is becoming harder to afford." nytimes.com/2026/03/16/bus…

It's time our federal delegation stand with their constituents instead of those at the top.

We need our money back. This is inexcusable. axios.com/2026/03/06/tru…