Angie Lauritsen
@angielauritsen.bsky.social
MoM. Wife. Would rather be reading a book. Nebraska politics. Federal Econ Policy #YouMatter #NE02
State Director at @nebraskaforus.bsky.social
State Director at @nebraskaforus.bsky.social
Republicans in Congress should stop raising our costs. They need to make the health care tax credits permanent, stop their cuts to food assistance, and lower energy costs.
It's not what they say but how they vote. 👇 #NE02 #NE01
It's not what they say but how they vote. 👇 #NE02 #NE01
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
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Happy 250th Birthday to all the Devil Dogs! Once a Marine always a Marine and I am so incredibly proud of all the Marines in my life! 🎂🇺🇸 #USMC
November 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Happy 250th Birthday to all the Devil Dogs! Once a Marine always a Marine and I am so incredibly proud of all the Marines in my life! 🎂🇺🇸 #USMC
✨Free article. Please read.
"With little public scrutiny, the Trump administration is handing out hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts to some of the country’s most profitable companies and wealthiest investors."
🚨 Day 50 of the House Republican vacation. 🥴
#NE02 #NE01 #NESen
"With little public scrutiny, the Trump administration is handing out hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts to some of the country’s most profitable companies and wealthiest investors."
🚨 Day 50 of the House Republican vacation. 🥴
#NE02 #NE01 #NESen
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
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November 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Free article that helps explain what you need to know about open enrollment that begins today.
Also, feel free to reach out to your federal elected officials and demand that we have options for affordable and accessible healthcare. #NE01 #NE02 #NESen
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Also, feel free to reach out to your federal elected officials and demand that we have options for affordable and accessible healthcare. #NE01 #NE02 #NESen
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November 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Free article that helps explain what you need to know about open enrollment that begins today.
Also, feel free to reach out to your federal elected officials and demand that we have options for affordable and accessible healthcare. #NE01 #NE02 #NESen
www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
Also, feel free to reach out to your federal elected officials and demand that we have options for affordable and accessible healthcare. #NE01 #NE02 #NESen
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Open enrollment starts today!
Prices are skyrocketing and many will confront sticker shock when they log in. Small business owners, farmers and those that cannot afford employer health plans all use the marketplace to access insurance. From today's @OWHnews 👇
Prices are skyrocketing and many will confront sticker shock when they log in. Small business owners, farmers and those that cannot afford employer health plans all use the marketplace to access insurance. From today's @OWHnews 👇
November 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Open enrollment starts today!
Prices are skyrocketing and many will confront sticker shock when they log in. Small business owners, farmers and those that cannot afford employer health plans all use the marketplace to access insurance. From today's @OWHnews 👇
Prices are skyrocketing and many will confront sticker shock when they log in. Small business owners, farmers and those that cannot afford employer health plans all use the marketplace to access insurance. From today's @OWHnews 👇
The administration could choose to use contingency funds to fund SNAP through November but they have chosen cruelty. Taking food from kids, seniors and veterans instead of doing their job. Shameful. #NE02 #NE01 #NESen #FeedTheKids
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October 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The administration could choose to use contingency funds to fund SNAP through November but they have chosen cruelty. Taking food from kids, seniors and veterans instead of doing their job. Shameful. #NE02 #NE01 #NESen #FeedTheKids
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Thank you @angielauritsen.bsky.social for speaking truth to power because Bacon and Flood never will. As a Nebraskan, an American and a human being, I appreciate it!
"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." #NE02 #NE01 #NESen
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as the state announces a halt to SNAP benefits for more than 150,000 Nebraskans. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02
October 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Thank you @angielauritsen.bsky.social for speaking truth to power because Bacon and Flood never will. As a Nebraskan, an American and a human being, I appreciate it!
"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." #NE02 #NE01 #NESen
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as the state announces a halt to SNAP benefits for more than 150,000 Nebraskans. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02
October 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
❌ Day 39 of the House Republican vacation. 🌴🍹
They could be in DC doing their job and negotiating on a solution, but instead 42 Million humans will have less food available, where 40% of them are kiddos.
#NE02 #NE01 #NESen #FeedTheKids #DoBetter
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They could be in DC doing their job and negotiating on a solution, but instead 42 Million humans will have less food available, where 40% of them are kiddos.
#NE02 #NE01 #NESen #FeedTheKids #DoBetter
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October 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
❌ Day 39 of the House Republican vacation. 🌴🍹
They could be in DC doing their job and negotiating on a solution, but instead 42 Million humans will have less food available, where 40% of them are kiddos.
#NE02 #NE01 #NESen #FeedTheKids #DoBetter
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/10/27/r...
They could be in DC doing their job and negotiating on a solution, but instead 42 Million humans will have less food available, where 40% of them are kiddos.
#NE02 #NE01 #NESen #FeedTheKids #DoBetter
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/10/27/r...
❌ Day 48 of the House Republican vacation 🌴🍹
Quick: The Rep Tax Law that passed this summer extended the 2017 tax law that was set to expire 12/31/25. They made tax breaks to billionaires permanent and tax breaks to a small group of peeps expire in 2 years.
Fix healthcare.
Quick: The Rep Tax Law that passed this summer extended the 2017 tax law that was set to expire 12/31/25. They made tax breaks to billionaires permanent and tax breaks to a small group of peeps expire in 2 years.
Fix healthcare.
October 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
❌ Day 48 of the House Republican vacation 🌴🍹
Quick: The Rep Tax Law that passed this summer extended the 2017 tax law that was set to expire 12/31/25. They made tax breaks to billionaires permanent and tax breaks to a small group of peeps expire in 2 years.
Fix healthcare.
Quick: The Rep Tax Law that passed this summer extended the 2017 tax law that was set to expire 12/31/25. They made tax breaks to billionaires permanent and tax breaks to a small group of peeps expire in 2 years.
Fix healthcare.
"Matt Wyatt, who voted for President Trump and farms 1,500 acres of corn and soybeans in Hudson, Iowa, said he would rather have markets for his products than a bailout from Washington." #GOPTariffs #Nebraska
Where are House Republicans? #DoBetter
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Where are House Republicans? #DoBetter
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October 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"Matt Wyatt, who voted for President Trump and farms 1,500 acres of corn and soybeans in Hudson, Iowa, said he would rather have markets for his products than a bailout from Washington." #GOPTariffs #Nebraska
Where are House Republicans? #DoBetter
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...
Where are House Republicans? #DoBetter
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Reposted by Angie Lauritsen
Reposted by Angie Lauritsen
“According to a 2019 USDA report, every dollar in new SNAP benefits increases GDP by $1.50 in a weak economy.”
“SNAP benefits are one of the fastest, most effective forms of economic stimulus because they get money into the economy quickly during a recession.”
~Center for Budget and Policy
“SNAP benefits are one of the fastest, most effective forms of economic stimulus because they get money into the economy quickly during a recession.”
~Center for Budget and Policy
October 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
“According to a 2019 USDA report, every dollar in new SNAP benefits increases GDP by $1.50 in a weak economy.”
“SNAP benefits are one of the fastest, most effective forms of economic stimulus because they get money into the economy quickly during a recession.”
~Center for Budget and Policy
“SNAP benefits are one of the fastest, most effective forms of economic stimulus because they get money into the economy quickly during a recession.”
~Center for Budget and Policy
A recent uptick in prices has coincided with a sharp slowdown of hiring.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A recent uptick in prices has coincided with a sharp slowdown of hiring.
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✨ Are Republicans ready to talk about insurance increases yet??? Or will they continue their 34 day vacation?
Our family has zero preexisting conditions and our plan for a family of 4 is not affordable.
2025 - $1,996.25
2026 - $2,709.85
$713.60 a month increase.
Our family has zero preexisting conditions and our plan for a family of 4 is not affordable.
2025 - $1,996.25
2026 - $2,709.85
$713.60 a month increase.
October 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
✨ Are Republicans ready to talk about insurance increases yet??? Or will they continue their 34 day vacation?
Our family has zero preexisting conditions and our plan for a family of 4 is not affordable.
2025 - $1,996.25
2026 - $2,709.85
$713.60 a month increase.
Our family has zero preexisting conditions and our plan for a family of 4 is not affordable.
2025 - $1,996.25
2026 - $2,709.85
$713.60 a month increase.
🚨 Nebraska healthcare marketplace numbers from Medica just dropped... It's not great.
2025 - $1,744.98
2026 - $2,433.27
An increase per month of $688.29.
This is for an older couple not yet retired, how are they supposed to afford this??
#ReverseTheCuts #NE02 #NE01 #NESen
2025 - $1,744.98
2026 - $2,433.27
An increase per month of $688.29.
This is for an older couple not yet retired, how are they supposed to afford this??
#ReverseTheCuts #NE02 #NE01 #NESen
October 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM
🚨 Nebraska healthcare marketplace numbers from Medica just dropped... It's not great.
2025 - $1,744.98
2026 - $2,433.27
An increase per month of $688.29.
This is for an older couple not yet retired, how are they supposed to afford this??
#ReverseTheCuts #NE02 #NE01 #NESen
2025 - $1,744.98
2026 - $2,433.27
An increase per month of $688.29.
This is for an older couple not yet retired, how are they supposed to afford this??
#ReverseTheCuts #NE02 #NE01 #NESen
In order to afford the additional tax breaks for super rich people, we are taking away food access.
The article posted below is a great explainer on the chaos created by the Big Ugly Bill supported by all of the Nebraska federal delegation.
#NE02 #NE01 #NESen
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/10/21/r...
The article posted below is a great explainer on the chaos created by the Big Ugly Bill supported by all of the Nebraska federal delegation.
#NE02 #NE01 #NESen
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October 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
In order to afford the additional tax breaks for super rich people, we are taking away food access.
The article posted below is a great explainer on the chaos created by the Big Ugly Bill supported by all of the Nebraska federal delegation.
#NE02 #NE01 #NESen
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/10/21/r...
The article posted below is a great explainer on the chaos created by the Big Ugly Bill supported by all of the Nebraska federal delegation.
#NE02 #NE01 #NESen
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"But the weakness in the auto market is one of the clearest indications that low- and middle-income families — the economy’s foundation — could be starting to buckle."
#GOPTariffs #Trumpflation #NE02 #NESen
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#GOPTariffs #Trumpflation #NE02 #NESen
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October 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
"But the weakness in the auto market is one of the clearest indications that low- and middle-income families — the economy’s foundation — could be starting to buckle."
#GOPTariffs #Trumpflation #NE02 #NESen
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/b...
#GOPTariffs #Trumpflation #NE02 #NESen
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Today veterans, seniors, kiddos and refugees lose food access in Nebraska.
Our federal delegation voted for this so they could afford to give larger tax breaks to the ultra wealthy.
#ReverseTheCuts #NE02 #NE01 #NESen
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Our federal delegation voted for this so they could afford to give larger tax breaks to the ultra wealthy.
#ReverseTheCuts #NE02 #NE01 #NESen
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October 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Today veterans, seniors, kiddos and refugees lose food access in Nebraska.
Our federal delegation voted for this so they could afford to give larger tax breaks to the ultra wealthy.
#ReverseTheCuts #NE02 #NE01 #NESen
ketv.com/article/nebr...
Our federal delegation voted for this so they could afford to give larger tax breaks to the ultra wealthy.
#ReverseTheCuts #NE02 #NE01 #NESen
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For anyone praising Bacon for his, at times, sane sound bites, stop listening to his words and start watching his actions!
Every NE member of Congress proves with their actions that they aren't protecting their constituents, rather they are just bending the knee.
Every NE member of Congress proves with their actions that they aren't protecting their constituents, rather they are just bending the knee.
Congressman Bacon and Flood voted for a law that cuts food access to veterans, seniors and kids aging out of foster care. $30 million is lost to our communities and it adds a cost of $17 million in administrative costs.
#NE02 #NE01 #ReverseTheCuts #NEleg
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#NE02 #NE01 #ReverseTheCuts #NEleg
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Afghan refugee, father of 10 in Nebraska, faces hunger under ‘big beautiful’ law • Nebraska Examiner
A NE Afghan refugee who said he worked for the U.S. military is bracing for hunger pains as SNAP and other program changes impact his family.
nebraskaexaminer.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
For anyone praising Bacon for his, at times, sane sound bites, stop listening to his words and start watching his actions!
Every NE member of Congress proves with their actions that they aren't protecting their constituents, rather they are just bending the knee.
Every NE member of Congress proves with their actions that they aren't protecting their constituents, rather they are just bending the knee.
Congressman Bacon and Flood voted for a law that cuts food access to veterans, seniors and kids aging out of foster care. $30 million is lost to our communities and it adds a cost of $17 million in administrative costs.
#NE02 #NE01 #ReverseTheCuts #NEleg
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/10/20/a...
#NE02 #NE01 #ReverseTheCuts #NEleg
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/10/20/a...
Afghan refugee, father of 10 in Nebraska, faces hunger under ‘big beautiful’ law • Nebraska Examiner
A NE Afghan refugee who said he worked for the U.S. military is bracing for hunger pains as SNAP and other program changes impact his family.
nebraskaexaminer.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Congressman Bacon and Flood voted for a law that cuts food access to veterans, seniors and kids aging out of foster care. $30 million is lost to our communities and it adds a cost of $17 million in administrative costs.
#NE02 #NE01 #ReverseTheCuts #NEleg
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/10/20/a...
#NE02 #NE01 #ReverseTheCuts #NEleg
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October 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
"Consumers are facing greater costs for their 2026 A.C.A. health coverage as Congress continues to debate whether to extend subsidies that help people afford their premiums."
Today is Day 29 of the Republican House member vacation. So there's that. #NE02 #NE01 #NESen
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/h...
Today is Day 29 of the Republican House member vacation. So there's that. #NE02 #NE01 #NESen
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/h...
October 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"Consumers are facing greater costs for their 2026 A.C.A. health coverage as Congress continues to debate whether to extend subsidies that help people afford their premiums."
Today is Day 29 of the Republican House member vacation. So there's that. #NE02 #NE01 #NESen
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/h...
Today is Day 29 of the Republican House member vacation. So there's that. #NE02 #NE01 #NESen
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/h...
"A new analysis from Goldman Sachs economists indicated that just over half of the tariff costs, or 55%, will be shouldered by American consumers this year. U.S. businesses will shoulder 22% of the costs while foreign exporters are expected to take on 18%." #GOPTariffs
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Americans are eating Trump's tariffs, Goldman Sachs says
Goldman's projections undercut the Trump administration's repeated claim that foreign governments would pay the import taxes
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October 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
"A new analysis from Goldman Sachs economists indicated that just over half of the tariff costs, or 55%, will be shouldered by American consumers this year. U.S. businesses will shoulder 22% of the costs while foreign exporters are expected to take on 18%." #GOPTariffs
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This part! 👇
I feel like a broken record, but I have to keep saying it over and over again: a farmer bailout won’t do much of anything because the market is gone. There will be no incentive to plant next year.
The bailout will help payoff farmer debt to the banks. That’s all.
The bailout will help payoff farmer debt to the banks. That’s all.
October 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This part! 👇